Material Handler

Job Description

Location: Branford, CT
Department: Manufacturing
Reports To: Logistics & Shipping Lead

Position Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for supporting daily warehouse and manufacturing operations, including receiving, storing, shipping, and staging raw materials and finished goods. This position ensures accurate inventory transactions, proper material handling, and organized, clean, and safe storage and work areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, box trucks, and other material handling equipment.
• Receive raw materials, record inventory transactions, apply labels, and move materials to designated storage locations.
• Transport raw materials to production staging areas and accurately record material movements.
• Pull, stage, and load finished goods for customer shipments.
• Prepare and ship scrap materials to suppliers for reprocessing.
• Prepare and ship raw materials to suppliers for blending.
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies, damaged goods, missing materials, or losses to supervisors.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse and work areas, including removing trash, cleaning up scrap, and breaking down cardboard boxes.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Safely operate material handling equipment, manufacturing machinery, and inspection tools, reporting any equipment issues to supervisors.
• Follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and workplace guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing operations preferred.
• Previous experience operating forklifts and other material handling equipment preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate various vehicles, including pickup trucks and box trucks.
• Knowledge of material handling equipment, scanning devices, and inventory systems.
• Ability to read, write, and understand written and verbal instructions in English.
• Basic math skills and ability to perform basic computer data entry.
• Ability to learn and use inventory management and warehouse systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, and handle materials throughout the workday.
• Ability to climb and descend stairs.
• Manual dexterity to operate hand tools, inspection equipment, and packaging materials.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, turret trucks, pickup trucks, and box trucks.
• Visual abilities including close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including heated and air-conditioned environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and handle heavier materials with assistance or mechanical lifting equipment.
• Availability for overtime and occasional weekend work as required.

Additional Information:
This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications of the position but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Additional duties may be assigned based on operational needs.