Material Handler

Material Handler

Location:

Whitsett, NC, US, 27377

Work Schedule:

Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This position is based in our Whitsett manufacturing facility and requires the ability to work overtime as needed.

The Material Handler is an integral component of our production team whose primary responsibility is material flow and inventory accuracy. Daily tasks include relocating and organizing material for production: monitoring needs, organizing, picking, and delivering materials, monitoring inventory levels, and submitting order requests.

• Monitor material needs of various production areas through visual inspection, oral instructions, or work orders, pick material from storage, and deliver items to the appropriate machines or production areas using forklifts, cranes, sit‑down tow motors, and stand‑up tow motors.
• Monitor production of parts, read routing cards, and move parts to next operational department (i.e., shipping).
• Track inventory movements by scanning labels, including packing slips, and entering item information into the Shop Floor Plus system.
• Load and unload freight and materials to or from loading docks or delivery vehicles, using powered industrial equipment.
• Check delivery quantities, sort materials and store items according to the department’s storage system.
• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
• Install protective devices such as bracing, padding, or strapping to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
• Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected and organized.
• Monitor inventory levels and submit order requests as needed.
• Prepare shipments, including counting or weighing parts to ensure correct quantities, organizing orders based on their shipping destination and priority, scanning and tracking orders, and communicating with delivery personnel to ensure accuracy.
• Check forklifts and other machinery for full charge and proper functioning.
• Cut materials to proper lengths based on job using a saw.
• Dump chips or scraps using forklift or by hand.

• High School Diploma or equivalent in experience.
• Previous manufacturing experience operating powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to work 10‑hour shifts and overtime as needed.
• Ability to stand for 10 hours per shift.
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, stoop, and lift daily.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and perform repeated physical tasks.
• Skill in coordination of logistics.
• Skill in operating a computer – experience with Shop Floor Plus and INFOR XA Power‑Link preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of basic math, algebra, fractions, measurements, and weights.
• Must be a team player with strong communication skills.
• Ability to perform all work in a safe manner, including operating machinery and powered industrial equipment.

Our total rewards package for eligible team members includes a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company‑paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability; company‑paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance;

adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program including company‑paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in your ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Kindly specify job requisition number / job title and location in the response.