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Material Handler

Surge Staffing
Asheville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/14/2026

Material Handler

About the Role

We are hiring Temporary Production/Material Handlers to support daily operations in a busy manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on position focused on preparing, organizing, and staging materials and containers for production.

The ideal candidate is dependable, physically capable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working on their feet in a fast-paced plant environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Level and rake preforms in open bins to ensure materials are properly positioned
  • Place lids on bins as required
  • Insert bags into bins based on product requirements
  • Build and stage Gaylord boxes for production
  • Strap and secure Gaylord boxes
  • Build and assemble bins as needed
  • Move and stage materials to designated areas
  • Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of debris
  • Follow all safety procedures and production guidelines
  • Perform other general production and material handling duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, or material handling experience preferred but not required
  • Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Reliable and dependable attendance
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Safety-conscious approach to all tasks
  • Willingness to work a 12-hour shift

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive movements
  • Ability to lift and move materials as required
  • Ability to work around manufacturing equipment and production materials
  • Ability to maintain productivity throughout a 12-hour shift
  • Must be comfortable working in a plant/manufacturing environment
  • Must follow all required PPE and safety requirements

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