Material Control Halls - Material Handler

Careers•Halls, TN

About The Position

The Royal Group’s Halls facility is hiring a Material Handler to operate an industrial truck equipped with lifting devices to move materials throughout the plant. The role supports production by locating and delivering stock to machines, transporting finished goods to designated storage areas, and maintaining accurate inventory and production information. It requires safe equipment operation, attention to detail, teamwork, and basic computer skills.

Requirements

Ability to safely operate a forklift and obtain the required certification.
Basic computer skills, including entering information, navigating computer screens, and maintaining accurate records.
Ability to read, understand, and follow production schedules, work instructions, and safety procedures.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling materials and documenting inventory.
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with team members and supervisors.
Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and maintaining an organized work environment.

Responsibilities

Obtain and maintain the required forklift operator certification or license.
Operate and care for the forklift safely and properly.
Complete and document a forklift inspection before each shift and when using a different forklift; submit maintenance work orders for needed repairs.
Locate required stock before production runs and deliver the appropriate stock to the correct machines safely and on time.
Remove finished goods from machines and transport them to designated storage areas.
Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in designated storage areas.
Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.
Maintain accurate inventory and stock-location records using paperwork and computer systems.
Use computer systems to enter, retrieve, and update inventory, production, and material-movement information.
Maximize equipment utilization while maintaining safe operating practices.
Follow the daily production schedule and recommend workflow improvements to support cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
Assist other forklift operators and provide backup support to the Shipping Lead Person.
Complete required production, machine operational status, safety, and quality reports accurately and on time.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety requirements and housekeeping standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.