Demo

1st shift Warehouse Associate/ Material Handler

Zing! Recruiting
Butler, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 8/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/25/2026

Material Handler
Butler, NJ
$20/hour
7AM-3:30PM

Job Overview

We are seeking a dependable and safety-conscious Material Handler to join our manufacturing team in Butler, NJ. This role is responsible for receiving, moving, labeling, and organizing raw bar stock materials while ensuring inventory accuracy and maintaining a clean and efficient work environment. This is a hands-on position that offers the opportunity to learn CNC machinery operations and grow within a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities
  • Unload bar stock from delivery trucks using an overhead crane
  • Receive incoming materials and complete receiving documentation
  • Chamfer bar ends as required
  • Enter data into computer systems accurately
  • Print and apply material identification tags
  • Label and color-code bar stock when necessary
  • Load and store materials using a forklift
  • Perform cycle counts and maintain inventory accuracy
  • Monitor material requirements to ensure production needs are met
  • Return supplier wooden boxes and maintain organized storage areas
  • Assist with locating and moving materials for production personnel
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
  • Learn to operate CNC machinery
  • Perform quality inspections on incoming materials as needed
  • Complete additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Previous material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred
  • Basic computer skills required
  • Ability to perform basic math calculations
  • Experience using measuring tools such as tape measures and calipers preferred
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
  • Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
  • Forklift experience is a plus
  • Overhead crane experience is a plus
Physical Requirements
  • Frequently lift up to 75 pounds
  • Occasionally lift up to 100 pounds
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Frequent reaching, handling, and moving materials
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels
Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

#ZINGNJHV
#ZINGZIP
Company Description

Zing Recruiting is dedicated to delivering candidates and client’s alike a great experience for each unique position. We specialize in finding dedicated professionals with the education, talent, and fresh perspectives – professionals at the top of their game. Professionals who have what it takes to be competitive and innovative in today’s market. We work to match candidates needs and requirements to our clients’ requirements and expectations. We work to find the right “fit” for both candidate and client.

Salary : $20

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a 1st shift Warehouse Associate/ Material Handler?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the 1st shift Warehouse Associate/ Material Handler career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$38,948 - $46,021
Income Estimation: 
$98,414 - $135,452
Income Estimation: 
$46,242 - $55,096
Income Estimation: 
$38,806 - $48,952
Income Estimation: 
$44,351 - $54,969
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Zing! Recruiting

  • Zing! Recruiting Fargo, ND
  • We are seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer (PE) in Fargo, ND for one of our prominent clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Zing! Recruiting Goshen, IN
  • Zing Recruiting is partnering with a leading manufacturer of valves, fittings, and flow-control products serving residential, commercial, industrial, insti... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Zing! Recruiting Sioux, SD
  • We are seeking a Transportation Engineer in the Rapid City, South Dakota area for one of our prominent clients. In this role you will support transportatio... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Zing! Recruiting Mc Calla, AL
  • Zing Recruiting, in partnership with a Tier 1 automotive supplier in McCalla, AL , is seeking an Assembly Maintenance Team Leader to join their team! This ... more
  • 2 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other 1st shift Warehouse Associate/ Material Handler jobs in the Butler, NJ area that may be a better fit.

  • Staff Perm Mountain, NJ
  • We are hiring a Material Handler / Shipping Associate for the 3rd shift in Mountain Lakes, NJ. This contract opportunity is perfect for candidates experien... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • UCX Pompton Plains, NJ
  • POSITION SUMMARY: As a key member of the UCX Warehouse Operations team, the warehouse employee will be directly responsible for performing an array of func... more
  • 28 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!