Material Handler

Pure Power Technologies•Blythewood, SC

23d•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 role delivers components to production workstations, maintains inventory accuracy, completes 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 position works onsite in a manufacturing environment and supports production requirements, including overtime or weekend work as needed. The Logistics Manager establishes and communicates performance targets for the assigned area. Other related duties may be assigned to support materials operations and production requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Prior manufacturing, warehouse, inventory control, or material-handling experience preferred.
Ability to read part numbers, labels, work instructions, and material documents, and to 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 and communicate shortages clearly.
Ability to 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.
Ability to use approved lifting aids or team assistance for loads exceeding safe handling limits.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior manufacturing, warehouse, inventory control, or material-handling experience.

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 for production changeovers and scheduled work, and remove completed WIP and finished goods from production areas.
Verify delivered part numbers, quantities, and workstation destinations.
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, help resolve discrepancies, and report missing, damaged, mislabeled, or incorrectly located inventory.
Follow FIFO and material rotation requirements, authorization and recording requirements, and maintain organized, clearly identified storage locations.
Receive and verify incoming materials against documentation, inspect for visible damage, report discrepancies, and identify, label, and store materials in designated locations.
Safely operate material-handling equipment for which trained and authorized, and move materials among receiving, storage, machining, assembly, inspection, and shipping areas.
Handle and store materials to prevent damage, contamination, or loss, and maintain accurate records of transfers and movements.
Follow safety procedures and PPE standards; maintain clean, safe, organized work areas and follow 5S and visual management standards.
Follow practices that protect product quality and procedures for nonconforming or quarantined materials; report unsafe conditions, equipment damage, and quality concerns.
Participate in required safety and quality training.
Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary material movement and handling; recommend improvements to storage, material presentation, and replenishment.
Participate in 5S, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities; support inventory accuracy and production efficiency initiatives.
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.