Material Handler

Career Opportunities:
Material Handler (15879)

Location: Winchester, VA

Shift: D Shift (6PM-6AM)

Pay: The Virginia base pay rate for this position is $18.00 per hour. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.

Work as part of a team having responsibility for moving freight, stock, or other materials. Manufacturing Material Handlers support the productivity of manufacturing operations by safely operating a forklift or other industrial vehicle to move product, materials, or equipment. This position will also move to Assembler when not needed as a Material Handler.

• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, leading docks, delivery vehicles, or containers by hand or using forklifts or other industrial vehicles
• Read and attach identifying tags to containers, material, or product packaging, or mark them with identifying information
• Conduct regular inspections of manufactured goods to ensure product meets quality standards, reporting any defects to the quality team and/or supervisor
• Use operator computer to update, track and record inventory, materials, or finished goods
• Maintain a safe and accident-free environment by adhering to safety standards and identifying safety issues and reporting them to supervisor or the safety manager
• Shovel, sweep, wipe down or otherwise clean work areas, equipment, tools, and machinery
• Assemble and/or package manufactured goods
• Use computer to report defective pieces, problems with process, product, or manufacturing machinery
• Keep work area clean

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be a team player and able to communicate effectively with co-workers and leadership

• Forklift experience preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred