Material Handler

Job Description

Level 1 Material Handling Fundamentals

• Consistently demonstrate safe material handling and warehouse practices.
• Properly receive move stage and issue raw materials and production components.
• Competently operate forklifts pallet jacks and other approved material handling equipment.
• Accurately identify material types part numbers heat numbers and inventory labels.
• Maintain organized inventory locations and proper material storage practices.
• Follow FIFO requirements and inventory control procedures where applicable.
• Perform basic ERP/WMS transactions accurately.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with company safety standards.
• Understand basic shipping receiving and inventory procedures.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance communication and teamwork.

Level 2 Material Handling Proficiency

• All Level 1 requirements.
• Efficiently coordinate movement of materials to support production schedules.
• Proficiently perform inventory transactions within ERP/WMS systems.
• Assist with cycle counts inventory audits and inventory discrepancy investigations.
• Proficiently load and unload inbound and outbound shipments.
• Monitor inventory organization and ensure materials are stored in correct locations.
• Assist in training less experienced material handlers on procedures and best practices.
• Troubleshoot routine inventory and material flow issues.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of warehouse workflow and operational priorities.
• Support shipping receiving and production teams to maintain operational efficiency.

Level 3 Advanced Material Handling & Leadership

• All Level 2 requirements.
• Lead daily material handling activities and coordinate workflow within assigned areas.
• Assist supervisors with assigning tasks and monitoring completion of operational priorities.
• Mentor and train material handlers on safety inventory accuracy equipment operation and system processes.
• Assist with inventory investigations root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support implementation of process improvements related to warehouse organization and material flow.
• Monitor staging areas inventory locations and workflow efficiency to minimize downtime.
• Communicate operational concerns shortages and priorities effectively with leadership and production teams.
• Promote accountability professionalism teamwork and safe work practices throughout the department.
• Serve as a role model for safety quality attendance and operational performance.

Additional Responsibilities / Lead Material Handler

• Ensure compliance with all Company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Participate in safety meetings toolbox talks and required training sessions.
• Assist with maintaining inventory accuracy and warehouse housekeeping standards.
• Support annual physical inventory activities and inventory reconciliation efforts.
• Assist leadership with continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency projects.
• Complete required documentation reports and system transactions accurately and timely.