Material Handler 1st Shift
About The Position
The Material Handler is responsible for safely and efficiently moving materials within production and warehouse areas and loading or unloading trucks. The role operates forklifts, pallet jacks, packaging and wrapping equipment, and other tools while balancing safety, efficiency, and quality. The handler accurately manages raw materials, work-in-progress, or finished goods inventory. The position reports directly to the Materials Manager, Supervisor, or Lead. Material Handler roles have five levels, determined by knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, with corresponding pay scales. The role performs production machine operations, including inspections, routine and occasional non-routine tasks, and staging, sorting, and stacking door slabs and other materials. It also maintains housekeeping and performs and documents quality checks, including First Article Inspections. The handler follows safety protocols, supports efficient machine utilization and material flow, and performs other production, inventory, or materials-related tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
- Ability to use a tape measure, caliper, or other measuring tools.
- Ability to use hand and power tools.
- Ability to operate packaging, wrapping, or other equipment related to shipping products.
- Proficiency in English reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension.
- Ability to visually inspect, read, and verify detailed data, documents, or equipment outputs on a screen or paper.
- Ability to perceive and comprehend auditory information or verbal instructions during meetings and phone calls.
- Ability to document, compose, and convey clear information and accurate notes in writing.
- Ability to stand for long periods in a production environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently.
- Ability to bend, twist, or stoop to move products or operate equipment.
- Ability to push or pull materials to load or unload them.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in manufacturing and warehousing environments.
- Experience reading and interpreting prints, packing lists, and bills of lading.
- Experience in wood or metal production environments.
Responsibilities
- Perform and document pre- and post-operation machine inspections.
- Follow written work instructions and SOPs to perform routine tasks.
- Perform occasional non-routine tasks with careful planning, evaluation, and safety precautions.
- Handle door slabs to stage production work and truck loads, and unload incoming inventory using manual and lift-assisted methods.
- Sort and stack doors as needed for inbound or outbound production staging.
- Use pneumatic, mechanical, electric, and hand tools to perform tasks.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping and a neat, orderly working environment.
- Perform and document regular quality checks, including First Article Inspections and other routine SOP-driven checks.
- Reject and remove quality defects from production to prevent defective products from reaching customers.
- Collaborate with leaders and peers on proactive quality suggestions and concerns that lead to improvements.
- Adhere to all safety protocols.
- Help maximize machine utilization and ensure efficient material handling by following best practices.
- Perform other production, inventory, or materials-related tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
