Material Handler

Keep Advanced Manufacturing Moving at 5th Axis

At 5th Axis
, we’re global leaders in precision machining, automated production, and advanced manufacturing solutions. From innovative work holding systems to complex machined components, we design, build, and deliver products that empower machinists and manufacturers worldwide.

Every part, tool, and finished product must be in the right place at the right time. We’re looking for a dependable Material Handler to keep materials moving accurately and efficiently across our warehouse, production, and shipping operations. This position will also provide trained backup coverage for saw operations when production needs require it.

Whether you’re beginning your manufacturing career or bringing several years of material-handling experience, this is an opportunity to build valuable skills and play an important role in keeping production moving.

As a Material Handler, you’ll transport, stage, track, and organize raw materials, components, and finished products throughout the facility.

You’ll work closely with Warehouse, Production, Quality, and Shipping to ensure employees have the materials they need, inventory transactions are accurate, and production priorities are supported. When backup coverage is needed, you’ll also operate saw equipment to cut material according to established work instructions and production requirements.

• You stage the correct materials for production based on work orders, pick lists, and current priorities.
• You transport raw materials, components, work in process, and finished products safely between departments.
• You use pallet jacks, forklifts, scanners, and other material-handling equipment.
• You confirm materials are properly identified, stored, and delivered to the correct location.
• You record material movements accurately in Epicor or applicable inventory systems.
• You identify material shortages, location errors, or staging problems and help get them resolved.
• You adjust to changing production needs while keeping storage and staging areas clean and organized.
• When coverage is required, you operate saw equipment safely, cut material to production requirements, and verify the completed work.

• Transport materials, parts, work in process, and finished products to designated warehouse, production, Quality Control, and shipping areas.
• Stage materials accurately and on time to support production schedules and shipping requirements.
• Verify materials against work orders, pick lists, labels, and other instructions.
• Load and unload materials using pallet jacks, forklifts, carts, and other approved equipment.
• Complete scanner, Epicor, or other inventory-system transactions for material movement.
• Maintain organized inventory locations, material-storage areas, and production staging areas.
• Follow established procedures for the safe handling, storage, and identification of materials.
• Identify and report material shortages, inventory discrepancies, damaged items, and staging issues.
• Support inventory activities, including cycle-count preparation and location corrections.
• Respond to changing production priorities and help ensure materials remain available where needed.
• Communicate material-related issues clearly with Warehouse, Production, Quality, Shipping, and supervision.
• Provide backup saw-operation coverage as assigned and after completing required training.
• Operate saw and related production equipment safely to cut material according to work instructions and production requirements.
• Verify the material, cut requirements, and quantities before and after completing assigned saw work.
• Perform basic visual inspection and deburring of cut material as required.
• Record labor…