Material Handler

Nesco Resource•Shelbyville, TN

About The Position

The Material Handler receives, stores, picks, and moves materials to support warehouse operations, production, and customer orders. The role maintains accurate inventory records, operates equipment safely, and coordinates with warehouse and production teams to keep materials organized and available when needed. The position works in a manufacturing environment using various manufacturing equipment. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1 year of experience in warehouse or production environments.
Knowledge of material flow, inventory systems, and stock control.
Ability to lift, move, and handle materials safely.
Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.
Ability to stand for the entire shift and bend, twist, push, pull, and grasp.
Regularly required to speak or hear; close vision and ability to adjust focus are required.

Responsibilities

Receive and inspect incoming shipments; verify item numbers and quantities and report shortages, damage, or other discrepancies.
Load and unload vehicles, down-stack and separate mixed shipments, consolidate stock, and put materials away in designated locations.
Pick, pack, stage, and deliver materials for production and customer orders within required timeframes; verify items, quantities, and destinations.
Collect production returns, verify quantities and condition, and return unused materials to the correct storage locations.
Complete inventory transactions and supporting paperwork accurately and promptly when materials are received, moved, delivered, or returned.
Perform stock checks and cycle counts, help investigate discrepancies, and support inventory accuracy improvements.
Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and, as needed, a cherry picker when trained and authorized; perform required equipment checks.
For selected employees, drive the company truck between 710 Blue Ribbon Parkway and 1 Sharpie Way for pickups and deliveries between facilities, subject to company driving authorization.
Coordinate material priorities with warehouse and production teams; communicate shortages, delays, and changes affecting scheduled work.
Maintain clean, organized storage and staging areas; follow health, safety, security, and material-handling procedures and report hazards or equipment damage.
Participate in cross-training and assist with other warehouse duties as assigned.