Material Handler
Position Summary
Job Title: Material Handler
Department: Warehouse / Materials
Reports To
FLSA Status: Non-exempt, hourly
The Material Handler keeps production supplied by receiving incoming material, storing and moving it to departments, and pulling material for jobs on time. The role operates a forklift daily, supports other company buildings as needed, and helps the manager keep inventory records accurate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receiving: Load and unload trucks. Check incoming shipments against packing slips and purchase orders, report shortages or damage, and put material away in its assigned location.
- Material movement: Move raw materials, parts, and finished goods throughout the plant, delivering to production departments on schedule so work is not delayed.
- Pulling material for jobs: Pick and stage the correct materials and quantities for production based on work orders, pick lists, or job travelers.
- Forklift operation: Safely operate a forklift to load, unload, move, and stack material. Complete pre-shift equipment inspections and report any issues.
- Supporting other buildings: Transfer material between company buildings and assist other locations with receiving and material handling when needed.
- Inventory transactions: Label, count, and track inventory accurately. Help the manager record receipts, transfers, issues to jobs, and adjustments, and assist with cycle counts and physical inventories.
- Housekeeping: Keep work areas, staging areas, and aisles clean, organized, safe, and clearly labeled.
- Safety: Work safely, follow all safety rules, and wear proper PPE at all times.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Required
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to earn company forklift certification within the first 30 days.
- Ability to read packing slips, pick lists, and work orders and count accurately.
- Reliable attendance and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Preferred
- Forklift or pallet jack experience.
- Warehouse or manufacturing experience.
- Basic computer skills for inventory tracking.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Stand for a full shift, and walk, bend, reach, and climb throughout the day.
- Lift and carry up to 30 lbs; team lifts or equipment for heavier items.
- Work in a warehouse and production environment with noise, moving equipment, and seasonal temperature changes, including at receiving docks.
- Travel between company buildings during the shift.
- Wear required personal protective equipment, such as safety shoes, safety glasses, and high visibility vests.
Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person