Material Handler

Job Details

Job Location: Cleburne (new shop) - Cleburne, TX 76031Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: Skilled Labor - Trades

Job Description: Material Handler
Reports To: Plant Manager / Production Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Position Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of steel and fabricated materials throughout the plant. This role plays a critical part in supporting daily production operations — including receiving, staging, issuing material to work packages, and loading/unloading shipments. Material Handlers work closely with fabrication, inventory control, shipping, and leadership teams to keep work flowing smoothly and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely load, unload, and move raw steel, components, and finished products using forklifts, overhead cranes, and telehandler mobile equipment.
• Accurately receive, verify, and tag incoming material, ensuring proper documentation and traceability (heat numbers, mill certs, PO match, etc.).
• Stage and deliver materials to production bays based on work package requirements and fabrication schedules.
• Maintain organized and clearly labeled material storage areas to support Lean manufacturing and safe shop operations.
• Support TEKLA EPM system transactions by scanning and updating inventory status as material is received, issued, or shipped.
• Assist with remnant control, stock rotation, and scrap segregation.
• Prepare material for outbound loads, including wrapping, banding, and securing for transport.
• Support shipping team with loading trucks and verifying BOL documentation.
• Communicate with supervisors and leads to identify material shortages or delays.
• Participate in daily safety meetings and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support plant operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a fabrication, manufacturing, or warehouse environment preferred.
• Certified forklift and/or overhead crane experience strongly preferred (training can be provided).
• Basic understanding of steel products (HSS, angle, channel, plate, etc.) helpful.
• Proficiency in reading work orders, BOLs, and job travelers.
• Will train to read drawings
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a production environment (indoor/outdoor as needed).
• Comfortable using handheld scanners, barcoding systems, or basic ERP software (e.g., Tekla EPM).

Core Competencies

• Safety Focus – Consistently operates equipment and performs tasks safely.
• Teamwork – Works effectively with others across departmen