Material Handler

ABM • Manassas, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is a frontline manufacturing support role responsible for the safe and timely movement of raw materials, work in process, and finished goods throughout a manufacturing facility. The role supports production by staging, delivering, and removing materials efficiently while maintaining safety, quality, and housekeeping standards. The position is located in Manassas, Virginia, and pays $19.00–$28.00 per hour. The specific offer varies based on experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. The employer describes this as a good job for someone entering or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education, and encourages veterans and candidates with military experience to apply.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to follow production schedules, work instructions, and safety procedures.
• Basic math, reading, and documentation skills.
• Forklift or powered industrial truck certification, or willingness to obtain certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Forklift or powered industrial truck experience.
• Experience with inventory systems or scanners.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming raw materials and components.
• Transport materials to production lines, work cells, or storage areas according to production schedules.
• Load, unload, and stage materials using pallet jacks, carts, forklifts, or other material-handling equipment, as certified.
• Remove finished goods, scrap, and recyclable materials from production areas.
• Label, scan, and track materials using inventory or manufacturing systems.
• Perform routine material counts and assist with cycle counts as needed.
• Maintain organized, clean, and safe material storage and staging areas.
• Follow manufacturing safety requirements, including lockout/tagout awareness, PPE use, and proper lifting techniques.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate material shortages, damages, or delays to supervisors and production teams.
• Comply with quality, safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations.

What This Job Offers

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