Material Handler I

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC • Wolcott, IN

5d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler I supports production by keeping materials, components, containers, and supplies flowing to the correct work areas at the right time and in the right quantity. The position performs routine line-side replenishment and material movement, maintains organized point-of-use areas, supports inventory accuracy, and removes empty containers and other material-handling obstacles. The role works closely with Materials, Warehouse, Inventory Control, and Operations to prevent material shortages and maintain safe, efficient material flow.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, material handling, or production support experience preferred.
• Ability to learn and follow standard work, material identification, and inventory-control procedures.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn required plant systems or scanning processes.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple priorities and changing production needs.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, dependability, and communication skills.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment and follow required PPE and safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift or other material-handling equipment certification.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kanban, milk runs, or point-of-use material systems.
• Experience with barcode scanning or warehouse/inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and as-needed material replenishment to designated work cells and point-of-use locations.
• Deliver the right material, quantity, and container to the correct production area at the required time.
• Move raw materials, components, WIP, finished goods, containers, pallets, and supplies safely throughout the plant.
• Monitor point-of-use inventory and respond to replenishment signals, requests, and production needs.
• Escalate material shortages, incorrect material, damaged material, or other conditions that could affect production.
• Maintain orderly material presentation so production operators can easily identify and access required materials.
• Follow established routes, delivery frequencies, and standard work for assigned production areas.
• Complete routine delivery and pickup cycles consistently and communicate missed or delayed deliveries.
• Remove empty containers, pallets, packaging, and other returnable material from production areas.
• Return containers and materials to their designated locations and prevent accumulation at the point of use.
• Support changes to routes, delivery frequency, and material presentation as production requirements change.
• Maintain accurate material identification and location discipline during movement, staging, replenishment, and returns.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, labels, and material condition before delivering material to production.
• Support line-side and warehouse inventory counts when assigned by Materials or Inventory Control.
• Report quantity differences, missing material, unidentified material, damaged material, and transaction issues promptly.
• Do not move or consume material outside established processes without appropriate authorization.
• Support Inventory Control investigations by providing information on material movement and point-of-use conditions.
• Retrieve and stage materials for production replenishment from designated warehouse or supermarket locations.
• Return excess, unused, or rejected material to the proper location following established procedures.
• Keep storage, staging, and material-handling areas clean, organized, and accessible.
• Inspect material-handling equipment and report damage or unsafe conditions before use.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, or other material-handling equipment only when trained and authorized.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas using 5S principles.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, replenishment routes, point-of-use storage, and material presentation.
• Participate in Lean and continuous-improvement activities as assigned.
• Follow standard work and provide feedback when current processes create unnecessary movement, waiting, excess inventory, or production risk.
• Support visual management and error-proofing efforts within material-handling areas.
• Follow all plant safety rules, material-handling procedures, PPE requirements, and traffic/pedestrian controls.
• Operate material-handling equipment safely and maintain awareness of pedestrians, forklifts, and other moving equipment.
• Keep aisles, exits, work areas, and emergency equipment accessible and free of obstructions.
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, spills, or incidents immediately.
• Use proper lifting, pushing, pulling, and material-handling techniques.
• Communicate material shortages, delivery issues, production changes, and other risks promptly to the Materials Supervisor or appropriate team member.
• Work professionally with Production, Warehouse, Inventory Control, Planning, Quality, and other plant functions.
• Prioritize work based on production needs while maintaining safety and inventory-control discipline.
• Support other Materials activities as needed to maintain uninterrupted plant material flow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED