MATERIAL HANDLER I - CARRJP00003265 - Charlotte, NC - 1st shift

Wilson • Charlotte NC, NC

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About The Position

The Material Handler I manages material flow activities, including dock operations, material handling, shipping and receiving, inventory control, carrier management, and shipment scheduling. The role supports production by ensuring parts and kits are unloaded, staged, and replenished at designated points of use, while responding to line shortages and coordinating emergency orders with the warehouse.

The position works with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) to improve material flow, verify timely picking and delivery, and prepare for the next shift. The employee is also accountable for the cleanliness and organization (5S) of the work area and must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operation.

Schedule: First shift, Friday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Overtime beyond 40 hours may be needed to support production.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 1 year of sit-down and stand-up forklift experience.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and move quickly.
• Ability to organize daily activities and make quick decisions in a fast-paced, process-oriented operation.
• Ability to work independently off-site at the 3PL to lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to multitask, demonstrate attention to detail, and remain alert.
• Ability to work overtime and beyond 40 hours when needed to support production.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a similar business, with manufacturing material handling strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of parts required for production.
• Ability to perform multiple functions in a stop-and-go operation.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety requirements and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Unload trailers and stage kits or parts in the appropriate designated locations.
• Remove empty containers from points of use.
• Replenish points of use with the appropriate kits at the right place and time.
• Create inbound manifests, monitor swim-lane health, and follow up with corrective actions.
• Respond first to production-line reports of parts not delivered to the point of use and determine the best method for ordering and delivering parts.
• Work off-site at the 3PL when needed to improve material flow.
• Conduct daily walks with the 3PL to ensure parts are picked on time and delivered to points of use as required.
• Review end-of-shift preparedness with the 3PL for the following morning.
• Work with the warehouse to ensure delivery of emergency orders.
• Manage multiple business priorities.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the area (5S).

What This Job Offers

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