Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

**Job Title: Material Handler **

Location: Canaan, CT 06018

Job Type: Contract

Duration: 6 months

Extension: Possible

Pay Rate: $23.00/hour on W2

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Position Summary

The Material Handler – MRO Material Movement is responsible for receiving, organizing, storing, and distributing maintenance supplies, spare parts, tools, and other materials. This role supports manufacturing and maintenance operations by ensuring materials are available when needed while maintaining accurate inventory records and following safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming materials, spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
• Organize and store inventory in designated stockroom and warehouse locations.
• Deliver materials to maintenance and production teams as needed.
• Perform inventory transactions using computer systems, ERP/CMMS software, warehouse management systems, scanners, or handheld devices.
• Conduct cycle counts, inventory audits, and reconciliation activities to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Support material replenishment, Kanban systems, and spare parts management.
• Safely operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and 5S-compliant storage areas.
• Follow applicable safety procedures, company policies, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Assist with physical inventory counts, inventory investigations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Complete required C2C training modules and provide backup support for other warehouse and inventory functions.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or two years of relevant experience in material handling, inventory control, warehouse operations, or MRO storeroom operations preferred.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment, including electric pallet jacks and forklifts/high-reach trucks, or the ability to obtain the required certification.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry, scanning systems, and inventory documentation.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP, CMMS, or inventory management systems preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to obtain forklift certification in accordance with guidelines.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, grasp, and perform repetitive hand and finger movements.
• Occasionally climb and work near moving mechanical equipment.
• Lift up to 50 pounds in certain work areas.
• Follow all applicable workplace safety requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals.