Materials Handler (Forklift Operator)

Richland Glass•Vineland, NJ

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Handler is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient handling and movement of materials throughout the manufacturing plant to support daily production operations. This role ensures timely material flow, proper inventory control, and effective coordination between warehouse, production, and logistics teams. This position performs hands-on warehouse duties, including operating stand-up and sit-down forklifts, unloading and storing materials, staging and loading shipments, delivering materials to manufacturing areas, and returning unused materials to inventory. The Materials Handler also performs cycle counts, safely handles and stores chemicals, and maintains organized and accurate warehouse locations. The Materials Handler plays a key role in maintaining a safe, clean, and productive work environment by following all safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and productivity expectations. Through collaboration with plant personnel and attention to detail, this role supports efficient plant operations and overall company success. All work is to be completed in a professional manner consistent with the Mission & Vision Statement/Core Values and company policies.

Requirements

Valid Driver's License
High school diploma/GED (experience accepted in lieu of education)
2+ years experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Experience operating material-handling equipment, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts in an industrial setting.
Experience unloading, storing, staging, and shipping materials.
Experience performing inventory cycle counts and maintaining material accuracy.
Experience handling and safely storing chemicals and regulated materials.
Must be able to read/write/communicate in English.
Basic experience in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to learn and use warehouse management systems and inventory software.

Nice To Haves

2+ years preferred experience operating material-handling equipment, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts in an industrial setting.
Understanding of production processes preferred.
Lean manufacturing and/or 5S experience preferred.
Knowledge of OSHA and warehouse safety standards preferred.
Familiarity with manufacturing documentation, work orders, and material specifications.
Experience using ERP/MRP or inventory management systems preferred.
OSHA 10 preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts to unload, store, stage, ship, and move materials through the facility.
Deliver materials to manufacturing areas and return unused materials to the warehouse.
Wrap pallets for storage and shipment.
Gather pallets and load trailers for outbound shipments.
Deliver incoming MRO items to requisitioners.
Handle and safely store chemicals, including up to 50-gallon containers.
Empty dumpsters and maintain low waste levels around the plant.
Maintain clean aisles, stairwells, and work areas; operate floor scrubbers as required.
Maintain clean and safe warehouse operations.
Complete local deliveries and pickups with the company Box Truck as needed.
Follow all safety procedures and work safely in hazardous and high-temperature environments.
Meet productivity expectations under time constraints.
Work collaboratively with production and management.