Description

Job Title: Material Handler

Department: Material Handlers 

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Travel: 0%

Job Summary

The Material Handler role is responsible for ensuring the safe and accurate movement of materials within our facility. The ideal candidate will have a keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials from delivery trucks and transport them to designated areas within the facility 
• Verify the accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments 
• Organize and maintain inventory levels 
• Operate forklifts and other equipment to move materials as needed 
• Ensure that all safety procedures are followed when handling materials 
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials 
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area 
• Partner with operators and cell leaders to move materials to and from production cells to create continual production. 
• Ensure accuracy of inventory quantities on all supplies 
• Ensure all supply inventory is in the correct locations 
• Help on Production lines as time permits 
• Maintain quality compliance of product according to customer specifications 
• Participate in efficiency improvements throughout the plant 
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Requirement/Work Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred 
• 3 – 6 months of relevant experience. 
• Must be able to read, write and understand basic math. 
• 1+ years of forklift driving experience. 
• Ability to operate a forklift and other material handling equipment 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Strong knowledge or Plex ERP system and inventory transactions. 
• Demonstrated experience in driving efficiency improvements. 
• Strong Quality mindset and a drive for perfection.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.

Core Values

Our core values define how we work and what we expect from every associate. The ideal candidate will consistently demonstrate these values in performing the responsibilities of this role. Each core value represents essential behaviors and competencies aligned with the duties and qualifications of the position.

• Accountability – We take full responsibility for our actions and outcomes, ensuring transparency and trust with our stakeholders, customers, associates, and the environment. Competencies: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Planning & Organizing, Resilience, Time Management/Prioritization and Learning Agility
• Innovation – We champion creativity and collaboration, continually striving to deliver groundbreaking solutions that transform our industry and exceed expectations. Competencies: Creativity & Curiosity, Continuous Improvement, Vision & Strategic Thinking, and Collaboration & Teamwork
• Integrity – We uphold the highest ethical standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in every decision and action, fostering trust at all levels in our organization. Competencies: Honesty, Consistency & Dependability and Commitment to Excellence
• Adaptability – We embrace change agility and resilience, staying flexible and proactive in a constantly evolving world. Competencies: Communication, Results Oriented and Flexibility
• Caring – We prioritize the well-being of our people, communities, and business partners, recognizing that their success and happiness are vital to our own. Competencies: Organizational Savvy, Risk Management, Compliance, Diversity, and Empathy
• Passion – We are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, demonstrating determination to succeed while maintaining humility and respect for others. Competencies: Commitment, Persistence & Tenacity, Humility and Respect

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk and required to reach with hands and arms and stoop/crouch, bend or twist. The employee is occasionally required to push, pull, and/or move material and work in awkward positions, such as underneath equipment, or working around machines in operations area.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is typical of most manufacturing environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high level with ear protection required.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to a particular position. This document in no way states or implies that this is as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from, any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.