Material Handler 1st Shift - Compumeric
About The Position
The Material Handler safely transports and distributes raw materials, parts, and finished products throughout production departments, workstations, and storage areas. The role operates forklifts and other material handling equipment, supports receiving and inventory organization, and supplies production teams with materials to prevent manufacturing delays. It also moves completed products to storage or shipping areas, checks materials for damage or discrepancies, and helps maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas. The position works in an active manufacturing facility with frequent movement between production, storage, and shipping/receiving areas, and requires following company safety procedures, forklift guidelines, and OSHA requirements. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The role requires lifting and moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance or equipment when needed; standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive movements throughout the shift; and wearing required personal protective equipment. The work environment includes exposure to noise, machinery, and moving equipment.
Requirements
- Previous material handling experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is required.
- Previous forklift operating experience is required.
- Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment; must complete company-required forklift training and evaluation.
- Experience handling raw materials, production parts, and finished goods.
- Basic understanding of inventory management, material organization, and warehouse procedures.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, material labels, and production requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with production teams.
- Dependable and punctual, with the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance or equipment when necessary.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and moving equipment.
- Ability to safely operate material handling equipment and follow established safety procedures.
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of material handling experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience operating sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts.
- Familiarity with manufacturing production processes and material flow.
- Experience with inventory tracking systems or warehouse management systems.
Responsibilities
- Safely transport and distribute raw materials, parts, and finished products to designated production departments.
- Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, load, and unload materials.
- Deliver materials to the correct departments, workstations, and storage locations.
- Assist with receiving, unloading, and organizing incoming materials and shipments.
- Maintain inventory organization and properly identify and label materials.
- Supply production departments with necessary materials to help prevent manufacturing delays.
- Move completed products and materials to designated storage or shipping areas.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized aisles, storage locations, and production spaces.
- Inspect materials for damage, shortages, or discrepancies and report concerns to leadership.
- Follow company safety procedures, forklift operating guidelines, and OSHA requirements.
- Communicate with supervisors and production teams regarding material needs and priorities.
- Perform additional warehouse and production support duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
