Material Handler - Upholstery Plant

Gabriella White • Claremont, NC

20d

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for safely and efficiently moving, storing, and organizing materials, furniture components, and finished products within a warehouse or production area. The role delivers materials to the appropriate workstations, assists with loading and unloading shipments, maintains accurate inventory records, and supports smooth production and delivery operations. The position also serves as a floater when needed to support other production areas.

This position operates in a frame manufacturing environment where indoor furniture components are produced. The environment may include wood dust, machinery noise, hand tools, and industrial equipment, as well as temperatures that vary with seasonal weather and production-area conditions. Safety is a condition of employment. Safety glasses, hearing protection, and dust masks are provided and required in designated areas.

The employee is frequently required to sit and stand, occasionally walk, frequently use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, and reach with their hands and arms. The role may occasionally require climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, or kneeling, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 75 pounds. Required vision abilities include close and distance vision, adjusting focus with correction, and detecting color differences. The employee must also be able to hear clearly in person or on the telephone, with correction if needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with disabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of furniture experience.
• Ability to read a production ticket.
• Ability to multitask with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent active-listening, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to meet the position's physical and sensory demands, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and unload incoming furniture materials, hardware, and supplies.
• Transport raw materials, parts, and finished furniture between storage areas, production lines, and shipping docks.
• Prepare and stage materials for production according to work orders or job schedules.
• Safely and efficiently operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Ensure items are labeled, stored, and organized to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Assist with assembling packaging materials and preparing furniture for shipment.
• Perform routine inventory counts and report discrepancies to supervisors.
• Keep warehouse and work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Supply production teams with materials to help minimize downtime.
• Serve as a floater supporting other production areas when necessary.
• Coordinate and communicate with production areas.
• Ensure purchase orders for materials are received into the system within 24 hours.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) plan with company match after 12 months.
• Employee Assistance Program and Chaplain Services to support mental and emotional well-being.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, holidays, and parental time.
• Generous employee product purchase discount.

What This Job Offers

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