Material Handler

Pure Power Technologies Inc•Blythewood, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler ensures the accurate, safe, and timely movement of materials throughout the manufacturing facility to support uninterrupted production. The position delivers components to production workstations, maintains inventory accuracy, completes enterprise resource planning (ERP) transactions, and supports efficient material flow. The successful candidate demonstrates urgency, attention to detail, personal accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The primary objective is to ensure production has the correct materials, in the correct quantities, at the correct location, and at the required time without compromising inventory accuracy, quality, or safety. The role supports production material availability, inventory control, receiving, storage, and material movement; follows safety, quality, 5S, and visual management standards; and participates in continuous improvement. The employee works on site in a manufacturing environment and performs assigned duties according to the production schedule. Other related duties may be assigned to support materials operations and production requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability to read part numbers, labels, work instructions, and material documents and perform basic counting and math accurately.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn and use ERP systems, scanners, and inventory tools.
Ability to prioritize production needs, communicate shortages clearly, and work effectively with production, quality, and supply chain personnel.
Ability to follow standard work, maintain accurate records, and work independently with attention to detail.
Ability to complete required equipment training and maintain company authorization for assigned material-handling equipment.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and bend, reach, push, pull, lift, and carry materials as required by assigned duties.
Ability to use approved lifting aids or team assistance for loads that exceed safe handling limits.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing, warehouse, inventory control, or material-handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver raw materials, components, and supplies to designated production workstations according to established schedules.
Maintain material availability, respond to requests according to production priorities, and replenish line-side inventory using Kanban, min/max, or other established systems.
Identify potential material shortages and promptly notify appropriate personnel.
Stage materials ahead of production changeovers and scheduled work, and remove completed work-in-process and finished goods from production areas.
Verify delivered part numbers and quantities and ensure materials reach the correct workstation.
Complete required inventory transactions accurately and in real time using the ERP system.
Verify part numbers, quantities, and storage locations before moving or issuing materials; maintain inventory identification and traceability.
Perform assigned cycle counts and help resolve inventory discrepancies.
Report missing, damaged, mislabeled, or incorrectly located inventory; follow authorization, recording, FIFO, and material rotation requirements.
Maintain organized and clearly identified inventory storage locations.
Receive and verify incoming materials against applicable documentation; inspect for visible damage and report discrepancies.
Identify, label, and store materials in designated locations.
Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, and other material-handling equipment for which trained and authorized.
Move materials between receiving, storage, machining, assembly, inspection, and shipping areas; handle and store them to prevent damage, contamination, or loss.
Maintain accurate records of material transfers and movements.
Follow company safety procedures and PPE standards, maintain clean and organized work areas, and follow 5S and visual management standards.
Use material-handling practices that protect products and maintain quality; follow procedures for nonconforming or quarantined materials.
Report unsafe conditions, equipment damage, and quality concerns, and participate in required safety and quality training.
Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary material movement and handling; recommend improvements to storage, material presentation, and replenishment methods.
Participate in 5S, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities; support initiatives to improve inventory accuracy and production efficiency.
Identify recurring material flow problems and assist with corrective actions to reduce handling time, waste, and production downtime.
Work the assigned schedule and support overtime or weekend work as required by production needs and company scheduling procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support materials operations and production requirements.