Material Handler

Material Handler I

The Material Handler I is responsible for the safe and efficient handling, movement, storage, shipping, receiving, and inventory of materials, parts, products, and supplies. This role supports daily manufacturing and facility operations while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

General Operations

• Follow all health and safety procedures to protect yourself, coworkers, equipment, and manufacturing systems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including general housekeeping and waste removal.
• Support safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste and rework, and eliminate unnecessary activities.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet department and facility goals.
• Assist with projects, special assignments, and other operational tasks as needed.
• Participate in team activities and contribute to effective decision-making.

Material Handling:

• Load, unload, move, and transport materials using hand trucks, forklifts, electric dollies, elevators, power equipment, and other material-handling devices.
• Safely stack, organize, and store materials, parts, products, and supplies.
• Assist machine operators with moving heavy materials using manual or powered equipment, including hoists.
• Transfer materials between departments and work areas as directed.
• Pull materials and fill orders from designated storage locations and deliver them to the appropriate departments.
• Inspect incoming materials and report shortages, damage, or discrepancies.
• Open containers using appropriate hand tools and safely unpack materials.
• Count, weigh, label, and record materials accurately.
• Follow established safety procedures and material-handling practices at all times.
• Understand and follow applicable ISO 9000 procedures related to Material Handler responsibilities.

Shipping, Receiving & Inventory:

• Receive incoming materials and prepare products and materials for shipment.
• Unpack, unwrap, inspect, and organize finished products, raw materials, assemblies, parts, supplies, equipment, and other items.
• Verify quantities, weights, identification, and general condition of received or shipped materials.
• Accurately enter receiving, shipping, and inventory information into computer systems.
• Process freight bills, packing slips, bills of lading, and other required shipping and receiving documentation.
• Record shipping weights, charges, and other required information.
• Route materials and merchandise to the appropriate destinations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform inventory counts as required.
• Follow established shipping methods, transportation requirements, routing instructions, and schedules.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years of experience in material handling, warehouse operations, manufacturing, shipping/receiving, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle materials as required by the position.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established safety procedures.
• Basic computer skills and ability to accurately enter and retrieve information.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

• Safety awareness
• Attention to detail
• Reliability and accountability
• Teamwork and communication
• Organization and time management
• Quality focus
• Continuous improvement mindset #INDNE