Material Handler

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Material Storage & Verification: Receive, count, and verify materials from SMD Stores, Main Stores, and the Copper Department. Ensure materials are stored in designated locations as instructed by the Lead Operator.
• Documentation & Communication: Record all received materials and maintain proper documentation. File material sign-off records in the appropriate filing cabinets for future reference. Report any shortages or discrepancies to the Lead Operator and the issuing department.
• Inventory Management: Regularly check material racks and bins throughout the day to ensure sufficient hardware is available for production needs.
• Extrusion Monitoring: Perform daily checks on copper extrusion stock to avoid production downtime.
• Reordering & Requests: Use internal systems like the Dashboard to proactively order consumables. Submit requests via the SMD database for additional parts when directed by the Lead Operator.
• Preservation & Handling: Ensure proper material handling to avoid damage and preserve quality during movement and storage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous material handling, inventory control, or warehouse experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment is a plus.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly to material needs.
• Dependable, punctual, and safety-minded team contributor.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to safety and inventory control procedures.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• This position may require standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and operating material handling equipment in a production environment.
• Exposure to industrial machinery and copper materials.
• Flexibility to work shifts or overtime as needed.

Time Travel Required

• None

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $8 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130+ countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Job Info

• Job Identification 20263467
• Job Category Warehousing
• Posting Date 11/24/2025, 12:19 PM
• Locations Ironton, OH, United States