Warehouse Material Handler (1st shift)

Material HandlerWe are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Material Handler to support our Copper Department. In this role, you will manage the flow, storage, and preservation of materials critical to production. You will verify and document incoming materials, maintain inventory levels, and ensure materials are readily available to prevent production delays. Your efforts will directly contribute to the efficiency and quality of our manufacturing operations.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 GEDPrevious 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 Requirements:Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds continuously throughout the workday.Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, push and pull.Perform grasping, handling, and repetitive hand and arm movements.Maintain manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate tools, equipment, machinery controls, and computer devices as required.Safely operate hand tools, light power tools, and rotating equipment as required by the position.Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the position.Ability to climb and descend ladders, stairs, platforms, and work areas safely as required by the positionWork Environment:The need to work safely around manufacturing processes and equipment while following all applicable safety policies and procedureVarying temperatures, including temperatures occasionally above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.Moderate to high levels of noise in designated production areas.Outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, rain, and other environmental elements, as business needs require.Welding operations, including exposure to welding arcs, sparks, heat, and airborne particulates in designated production areas.Time Travel Required:NoneThe successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.Our Core Principals: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.Our Strategic Priorities:Customer FocusOperational ExcellenceHigh-Performance CultureInnovationFinancial StrengthOur Behaviors:Own ItAct With UrgencyFoster a Customer-First MindsetThink Big and ExecuteLead by ExampleDrive Continuous ImprovementLearn and Seek Out DevelopmentPromote Transparent & Open CommunicationAt 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.Work AuthorizationNo 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 InfoJob Identification 20283938Locations Anderson, SC, United States