Material Handler-Cleburne

HarborFab

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Material Handler Reports To: Plant Manager / Production Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) Position Summary The Material Handler is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of steel and fabricated materials throughout the plant. This role plays a critical part in supporting daily production operations — including receiving, staging, issuing material to work packages, and loading/unloading shipments. Material Handlers work closely with fabrication, inventory control, shipping, and leadership teams to keep work flowing smoothly and on schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 1 year of experience in a fabrication, manufacturing, or warehouse environment preferred.
Basic understanding of steel products (HSS, angle, channel, plate, etc.) helpful.
Proficiency in reading work orders, BOLs, and job travelers.
Will train to read drawings
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a production environment (indoor/outdoor as needed).
Comfortable using handheld scanners, barcoding systems, or basic ERP software (e.g., Tekla EPM).

Nice To Haves

Certified forklift and/or overhead crane experience strongly preferred (training can be provided).

Responsibilities

Safely load, unload, and move raw steel, components, and finished products using forklifts, overhead cranes, and telehandler mobile equipment.
Accurately receive, verify, and tag incoming material, ensuring proper documentation and traceability (heat numbers, mill certs, PO match, etc.).
Stage and deliver materials to production bays based on work package requirements and fabrication schedules.
Maintain organized and clearly labeled material storage areas to support Lean manufacturing and safe shop operations.
Support TEKLA EPM system transactions by scanning and updating inventory status as material is received, issued, or shipped.
Assist with remnant control, stock rotation, and scrap segregation.
Prepare material for outbound loads, including wrapping, banding, and securing for transport.
Support shipping team with loading trucks and verifying BOL documentation.
Communicate with supervisors and leads to identify material shortages or delays.
Participate in daily safety meetings and maintain a clean, safe work area.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support plant operations.