Material Handler

The Material Handler ensures the accurate, safe, and timely movement of materials throughout the manufacturing facility to support uninterrupted production. The position delivers components to production workstations, maintains inventory accuracy, completes enterprise resource planning (ERP) transactions, and supports efficient material flow.

The successful candidate demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, personal accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Primary Objective:Ensure production has the correct materials, in the correct quantities, at the correct location, and at the required time without compromising inventory accuracy, quality, or safety.

• Deliver raw materials, components, and supplies to designated production workstations according to established schedules.
• Maintain continuous material availability and respond to material requests according to production priorities.
• Replenish line-side inventory using Kanban, min/max, or other established replenishment systems.
• Identify potential material shortages and immediately notify the appropriate personnel.
• Stage materials in advance of production changeovers and scheduled work.
• Promptly remove completed work-in-process (WIP) and finished goods from production areas.
• Verify that deliveries contain the correct part numbers and quantities and reach the correct workstation.

• Complete all required inventory transactions accurately and in real time using the ERP system.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, and storage locations before moving or issuing materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory identification and traceability.
• Perform assigned cycle counts and assist in resolving inventory discrepancies.
• Immediately report missing, damaged, mislabeled, or incorrectly located inventory.
• Follow first-in, first-out (FIFO) and established material rotation requirements.
• Prevent inventory discrepancies by following authorization and recording requirements for all material movements.
• Maintain organized and clearly identified inventory storage locations.

• Receive and verify incoming materials against applicable documentation.
• Inspect incoming materials for visible damage and report discrepancies.
• Properly identify, label, and store materials in designated locations.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, and other material-handling equipment for which the employee is trained and authorized.
• Move materials between receiving, storage, machining, assembly, inspection, and shipping areas.
• Handle and store materials to prevent damage, contamination, or loss.
• Maintain accurate records of material transfers and movements.

• Follow company safety procedures and required personal protective equipment (PPE) standards.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized material storage and production support areas.
• Follow 5S and visual management standards.
• Use material-handling practices that protect products and maintain quality.
• Follow established procedures for handling nonconforming or quarantined materials.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, equipment damage, and quality concerns.
• Participate in required safety and quality training.
• Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary material movement and handling.
• Recommend improvements to storage locations, material presentation, and replenishment methods.
• Participate in 5S, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support initiatives to improve inventory accuracy and production efficiency.
• Identify recurring material flow problems and assist with corrective actions.
• Contribute to reducing material handling time, waste, and production downtime.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; prior manufacturing, warehouse, inventory control, or material-handling experience preferred.
• Ability to read part numbers, labels, work instructions, and material documents and perform basic counting and math accurately.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn and use ERP systems, scanners, and inventory tools.
• Ability to prioritize production needs, communicate shortages clearly, and work effectively with production, quality, and supply chain personnel.
• Ability to follow standard work, maintain accurate records, and work independently with attention to detail.
• Ability to complete required equipment training and maintain company authorization for assigned…