Job Description

Summary of Duties: The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and staging of raw materials and finished goods within a metal manufacturing facility. This role supports production by ensuring materials are available, accurately tracked, and transported in accordance with production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Essential Job Duties Include (but not limited to):

• Safely unload incoming shipments of raw materials.
• Verify materials against shipping documentation and report discrepancies.
• Store raw materials (including copper and aluminum) in designated rack locations.
• Pull and stage materials according to fabrication and plating production schedules.
• Transport materials between warehouses, fabrication, plating, and other designated areas.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment in accordance with safety policies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and complete required documentation.
• Follow all department procedures related to quality, accuracy, and material control.
• Assist with monthly safety inspections and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to workflow and material flow.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department management.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 1–2 years of warehouse or material handling experience preferred (manufacturing environment a plus).
• Basic understanding of inventory control and production flow.
• Working knowledge of standard material handling and storage practices.
• Ability to read and follow written work instructions accurately.
• Clear communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach at varying heights.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50–70 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to repetitively handle materials, including grasping, gripping, and manual dexterity tasks.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Ability to climb stairs and step on/off equipment as required.
• Ability to work in environments with moderate to high noise levels, exposure to dust, metal materials, oils, and industrial odors, temperature variations (hot and cold).
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, gloves, and eye protection.