Material Handler

Position Summary

The Material Handler II is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient movement, storage, and tracking of materials within a warehouse and production environment. This role supports daily manufacturing and supply chain operations by ensuring materials are received, organized, delivered, and inventoried in a timely manner. The ideal candidate will have experience working in an MRP/ERP environment, operating material handling equipment, and maintaining inventory accuracy while supporting production schedules and shipping activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review production schedules, pull raw materials, and deliver materials to designated workstations.
• Verify incoming materials for quantity and quality requirements; perform receiving transactions in the ERP system and properly store inventory.
• Maintain accurate organization and storage of raw materials and inventory.
• Perform routine inventory cycle counts and assist with inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Collaborate with Inventory Control and Production teams to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Pick, pack, and prepare products for outbound shipments.
• Transport materials and finished goods between departments using hand trucks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
• Maintain organized finished goods inventory and storage areas.
• Safely operate forklifts and warehouse equipment to move products and materials throughout the facility.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and operating procedures.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to warehouse organization and inventory management.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in an MRP/ERP environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and inventory control.
• Experience operating forklifts and other warehouse material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately complete inventory and system transactions.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift certification preferred (training provided if needed).
• Experience using UPS and FedEx shipping software.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or production environments.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Team-oriented with a proactive work ethic.
• Proficient computer skills and experience with inventory management systems.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, hear, and use hands for handling, feeling, and manipulating objects.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, lift, lower, push, and pull materials.
• Frequently lift, move, push, and/or pull up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally lift, move, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess the visual abilities necessary to perform job duties, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Vision correction is permitted when it meets all applicable safety requirements.