Material Handler

CEL•Williamsburg, VA

12d

About The Position

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Material Handler provides effective material handling for the Production Floor. The role keeps materials, components, and finished goods moving between receiving, storage, production, and shipping so production lines receive the right items in the right quantities when needed. In a lean pull system, the Material Handler follows kanban signals and executes deliveries accurately, promptly, and without mixing lot numbers. The role also involves receiving and inspecting incoming shipments, processing inventory transactions, picking and delivering production materials, staging and loading finished goods, performing inventory counts, maintaining organized storage locations, and handling packaging waste. The Material Handler follows health and safety protocols, maintains an audit-ready production environment, complies with ISO standards and company procedures, and reports safety, equipment, and inventory concerns.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; no post-secondary education is required for entry-level roles.
1–2 years of relevant warehouse manufacturing experience in a similar or related position.
Lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and follow team-lift protocol for heavier items.
Extended walking and standing, with occasional climbing on ladders or dock plates.
Wear safety footwear, safety glasses, and a high-visibility vest in most facilities.

Nice To Haves

OSHA-compliant forklift operator certification; the posting notes this is employer-provided and typically involves a half-day classroom session and hands-on evaluation.
HAZMAT handling certification for facilities storing hazardous materials (DOT HazMat Employee Training).
Separate certifications for equipment such as reach trucks, order pickers, and stand-up riders.
Experience operating sit-down counterbalanced forklifts, reach trucks, electric and manual pallet jacks, and order pickers.
WMS/ERP transaction processing experience, including receipts, puts, picks, transfers, and adjustments using an RF scanner or terminal.
Knowledge of cycle counting, physical count reconciliation, and FIFO stock rotation.
Ability to read and verify BOLs, match packing lists, and follow common-carrier label requirements for UPS, FedEx, and LTL.

Responsibilities

Move raw materials, components, and finished goods between receiving, storage, production, and shipping using forklifts, reach trucks, or pallet jacks.
Unload inbound shipments, verify counts and condition against purchase orders, and enter receipt transactions in the WMS or ERP system.
Pick production materials according to kanban cards, pick lists, or production schedules and deliver them to point-of-use locations on the production floor.
Stage finished goods in the shipping area, verify quantities and labels, and load outbound trucks according to BOL instructions.
Perform cycle counts and physical inventory counts, reconcile discrepancies, and notify supervisors of significant variances.
Maintain orderly, labeled storage locations using 5S principles and move slow-moving or displaced inventory to correct locations.
Inspect incoming materials for damage, count accuracy, and correct labeling; document and report discrepancies to receiving or quality.
Operate powered industrial trucks safely in accordance with OSHA 1910.178 and company safety procedures.
Dispose of cardboard, stretch wrap, wood pallets, and other packaging materials in designated recycling or waste areas.
Report low stock, missing kanban cards, and inventory discrepancies to the material control supervisor.
Follow health and safety protocols, including PPE usage and safe work practices.
Ensure personnel working on or visiting the production floor adhere to CEL policies and procedures; escalate repeated health and safety breaches to the Warehouse Manager.
Participate in health and safety accident and incident investigations.
Verify safe equipment use and report equipment issues or defects to the Warehouse Manager.
Maintain the production environment in an audit-ready state and comply with ISO standards and company procedures.