Material Handler

## Material Handler Apply:
Onsite:
McMinnville, Tennessee:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R0005987
** Job Description
**** Level 1 – Material Handling Fundamentals
*** Consistently demonstrate safe material handling and warehouse practices.
* Properly receive, move, stage, and issue raw materials and production components.
* Competently operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other approved material handling equipment.
* Accurately identify material types, part numbers, heat numbers, and inventory labels.
* Maintain organized inventory locations and proper material storage practices.
* Follow FIFO requirements and inventory control procedures where applicable.
* Perform basic ERP/WMS transactions accurately.
* Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with company safety standards.
* Understand basic shipping, receiving, and inventory procedures.
* Demonstrate reliable attendance, communication, and teamwork.
** Level 2 – Material Handling Proficiency
*** All Level 1 requirements.
* Efficiently coordinate movement of materials to support production schedules.
* Proficiently perform inventory transactions within ERP/WMS systems.
* Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and inventory discrepancy investigations.
* Proficiently load and unload inbound and outbound shipments.
* Monitor inventory organization and ensure materials are stored in correct locations.
* Assist in training less experienced material handlers on procedures and best practices.
* Troubleshoot routine inventory and material flow issues.
* Demonstrate strong understanding of warehouse workflow and operational priorities.
* Support shipping, receiving, and production teams to maintain operational efficiency.
** Level 3 – Advanced Material Handling & Leadership
*** All Level 2 requirements.
* Lead daily material handling activities and coordinate workflow within assigned areas.
* Assist supervisors with assigning tasks and monitoring completion of operational priorities.
* Mentor and train material handlers on safety, inventory accuracy, equipment operation, and system processes.
* Assist with inventory investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
* Support implementation of process improvements related to warehouse organization and material flow.
* Monitor staging areas, inventory locations, and workflow efficiency to minimize downtime.
* Communicate operational concerns, shortages, and priorities effectively with leadership and production teams.
* Promote accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and safe work practices throughout the department.
* Serve as a role model for safety, quality, attendance, and operational performance.
** Additional Responsibilities / Lead Material Handler
*** Ensure compliance with all Company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
* Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and required training sessions.
* Assist with maintaining inventory accuracy and warehouse housekeeping standards.
* Support annual physical inventory activities and inventory reconciliation efforts.
* Assist leadership with continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency projects.
* Complete required documentation, reports, and system transactions accurately and timely.