Materials Handler

Essential Duties

• Stage, move, and distribute raw materials, components, supplies, and finished goods to support production operations.
• Monitor production floor inventory levels and replenish materials and components as needed to prevent production delays.
• Set up and operate the can loading station in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements.
• Pull and verify materials and components according to production orders, including item numbers, lot numbers, and quantities.
• Maintain accurate counts of materials, components, and finished goods moving between production and warehouse staging areas.
• Return unused components and finished goods to designated warehouse or staging locations and ensure materials are properly identified.
• Record material movements, quantities, locations, and other required inventory information accurately.
• Identify and report inventory shortages, discrepancies, damaged materials, or incorrect components to the appropriate team member.
• Maintain organized production, staging, and material storage areas to support safe and efficient operations.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment safely and in accordance with company requirements.
• Absorb and unload materials and finished goods as needed.
• Follow established inventory control, material handling, quality, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to material flow, inventory accuracy, organization, and production efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support production and warehouse operations.

  Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Previous experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, shipping/receiving, or material handling preferred.
  • Previous forklift and/or powered industrial truck experience preferred; must be able to obtain company-required certification.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with production, warehouse, and other team members.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing production needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing for extended periods and lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.