Shipping and Receiving Material Handler

About The Role

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Material Handler - Fabrication to join our team in an agile, fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring production runs smoothly by accurately gathering, organizing, and delivering raw materials and components to work centers, maintaining inventory accuracy, and operating material handling equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Unload sheet metal, copper, and raw materials from trucks and trailers safely.
• Store and put away goods properly within warehouse racking systems.
• Verify receipts against shipping documentation, label stock, and document material movement.
• Kit and deliver raw materials to the appropriate production work centers on schedule.
• Remove scrap material and waste from the production floor.
• Maintain stock levels, track usage, and report shortages or discrepancies to leadership.
• Perform routine cycle counts and basic data entry in inventory management software.
• Cook with procurement teams to support timely replenishment of stock.
• Ensure materials are stored securely to prevent damage or loss.
• Safely operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Complete required tracking, work orders, and production documentation accurately.
• Adhere strictly to workplace safety standards and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience picking, kitting, or handling materials/components for custom or make-to-order manufacturing environments.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with powered industrial trucks/forklifts and basic computer proficiency (inventory software).
• Soft Skills: Strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. independently.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Comfort working in an active industrial/manufacturing setting.