Material Handler (Water Spider)

Panelmatic • Conroe, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler, also known as a Water Spider, ensures production lines remain supplied with materials and components to support efficient manufacturing operations and continuous production flow. The role transports materials, removes unused materials at project completion and returns them to the warehouse, maintains inventory accuracy, and helps keep the work environment safe and organized.

The position is based in a manufacturing facility with both indoor and outdoor conditions. The work environment includes exposure to machinery, moving equipment, noise, and varying temperatures. Overtime, weekends, or shift work may be required based on production demands.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous forklift operating experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification.
• Basic math and computer skills for inventory transactions.
• Ability to read work orders, shipping documents, and material labels.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing material flow.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to respond quickly to changing production needs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, twist, and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to safely operate manual and powered material handling equipment.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous forklift operating experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience handling steel, heavy materials, or oversized loads.

Responsibilities

• Deliver raw materials, components, and supplies to production workstations according to production schedules.
• Remove finished goods, scrap, empty containers, and excess materials from production areas.
• Replenish production lines to prevent downtime and maintain continuous workflow.
• Transport materials using pallet jacks, forklifts, carts, or other authorized material handling equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels at workstations and communicate shortages to supervisors and warehouse personnel.
• Scan, record, and track material movement using barcode scanners and the ERP.
• Maintain organization of inventory, staging areas, and the production floor following the 5S method.
• Perform routine inspections of material handling equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns to the facilities and safety departments.
• Assist with inventory counts, cycle counts, and stock replenishment activities.
• Follow Panelmatic safety procedures, quality standards, and operating policies.
• Work with production, warehouse, shipping, and quality teams to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve material flow and production efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Term life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Panelmatic pays 100% of the medical premium for employee-only coverage.
• Panelmatic pays 80% of the medical premium for other coverage levels, with the employee paying 20%.
• 401(k) and bonus.
• Scholarships and educational reimbursement.
• Paid volunteerism.
• Paid personal and professional development.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive wages.
• Family-friendly environment.

What This Job Offers

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