Material Handler

Description

The Material Handler employee is responsible for safely and efficiently moving materials throughout the manufacturing facility using a forklift (Hi-Lo) while also assisting production operations as needed. This position requires the ability to transition between material handling duties and hands‑on production work to support daily manufacturing goals, maintain workflow, and ensure materials are available where and when they are needed.

Requirements

• Safely operate a forklift (Hi-Lo) to move raw materials, components, finished products, pallets, and other materials throughout the facility.
• Load, unload, stage, and organize materials in designated areas.
• Deliver materials and components to production work areas according to production schedules and priorities.
• Remove finished products, scrap, and empty containers from production areas.
• Maintain accurate material locations and inventory levels.
• Assist production employees with various manufacturing tasks when material‑handling duties are complete or as production needs require.
• Perform hands‑on production duties, including assembly, packaging, machine operation, material preparation, inspection, and other assigned tasks.
• Help keep production lines supplied with the necessary materials to prevent downtime.
• Follow work instructions, safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies.
• Perform routine inspections of the forklift and report any equipment or safety issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Assist with changeovers, line setup, product movement, and other production support activities.
• Work cooperatively with production, warehouse, quality, and maintenance personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations.

• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, material handling, or forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift/Hi-Lo; forklift certification or willingness to become certified as required.
• Ability to perform both material‑handling and physical production work.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and safety procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond to changing production needs.