Material Handler

About the Role

We are seeking a dependable and safety-focused Material Handler III to support production operations by ensuring materials are delivered, staged, received, organized, and inventoried accurately and efficiently. This role plays a critical part in maintaining workflow between the warehouse and production areas while promoting safety, quality, and operational excellence.

The Material Handler III will also serve as a backup for Material Handler I, Material Handler II, and Warehouse Lead positions when needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Deliver materials to production work centers to support manufacturing operations. Stage all requested materials for the following day's production schedule. Receive materials from vendors and perform inbound quality inspections. Properly label, organize, and return laminated board materials to warehouse inventory. Complete daily forklift inspections and preventive maintenance tasks according to company standards.

Conduct cycle counts and assist with maintaining accurate inventory records. Serve as backup for Material Handler I and Material Handler II roles. Act as backup to the Warehouse Lead in their absence. Demonstrate leadership through consistent attendance, adherence to PPE requirements, and compliance with company policies and procedures.

Complete all assigned work within scheduled hours. Follow established warehouse and work center processes. Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to safely operate a forklift. Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing 50 pounds or more on a regular basis. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to perform written data entry and maintain accurate records. Ability to distinguish between different wood species and laminate paper colors.

Basic math skills, including the ability to read a measuring tape and caliper using metric measurements. Strong sense of urgency and ability to meet production demands and daily goals. Basic English reading and writing skills. Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED preferred. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of education. Previous forklift operating experience preferred. Warehouse, manufacturing, or material handling experience is a plus. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Work is performed in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.

Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling. Regular lifting of materials weighing 50 pounds or more. Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including eye protection, hearing protection, and respiratory protection in designated areas. Exposure to production equipment, warehouse traffic, and varying temperatures within the facility.

Why Join Us? Stable, full-time employment Opportunity for growth and advancement Team-oriented work environment Hands-on role supporting manufacturing operations Commitment to employee safety and success Apply today to become an essential part of our warehouse and production team!