Material Handler

The Material Handler plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by coordinating work order processing, managing parts room activities, and ensuring the efficient flow of materials throughout production and aftermarket fulfillment processes. This position collaborates closely with Engineering, Sales, Inventory Control, Manufacturing, and Purchasing teams to maintain inventory accuracy, support customer order fulfillment, and drive on-time delivery performance.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in manufacturing, inventory management, shipping, and ERP systems.

• Review, process, and release Make-to-Stock and Project work orders.
• Verify bill of materials (BOMs), routing operations, and finishing requirements for accuracy.
• Monitor production and aftermarket sales order work orders to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate assembly scheduling for aftermarket orders with production leadership.

• Perform routine cycle counts and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Monitor and update inventory replenishment levels, including min/max quantities.
• Pick, stage, and distribute materials for production builds and customer orders.
• Support inventory integrity through accurate ERP transactions and documentation.

• Coordinate machine cleaning, skidding, loading, and shipment preparation.
• Schedule freight carriers and prepare shipping documentation.
• Ensure products are packaged and shipped safely to prevent transit damage.
• Maintain adequate inventory of shipping supplies and materials.

• Assist Purchasing with BOM releases and planning workflow activities.
• Maintain accurate data within Net Suite and support ERP testing and process improvements.
• Participate in sales order and production meetings, providing updates on order status and fulfillment timelines.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping and materials handling area.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, or material handling environment.
• Experience operating forklifts or ability to become forklift certified.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably Net Suite.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of freight carrier procedures, shipping documentation, and packaging best practices.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong inventory control and documentation skills.
• Effectively communicates with cross-functional teams.
• Provides timely updates and proactively resolves issues impacting production or customer deliveries.
• Responds positively to changing priorities and business needs.
• Learns new systems and processes quickly.

• Understands the importance of both internal and external customer service.
• Supports on-time delivery and quality expectations.

• Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and ownership of responsibilities.
• Maintains high ethical standards and follows through on commitments.

• Consistently produces accurate work with minimal errors.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and promotes a safe work environment.

This position directly contributes to:

• On-time customer deliveries and shipment accuracy.
• Inventory integrity and material availability.
• Efficient production scheduling and workflow execution.
• Aftermarket parts fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
• Safe, organized, and productive warehouse and shipping operations.

• Regularly stand, walk, and move throughout a manufacturing facility.
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Lift, push, pull, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Safely operate material handling equipment as required.

• Moderate to high noise levels.
• Moving machinery and material handling equipment.
• Varying temperatures and industrial conditions.