Material Handler | Pay Rate: $17.25/hr

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title – Material Handler

Location – 1000 Technology Drive, West Columbia, SC, 29170

Contract – 03+ months contract (Possible contract to hire)

Pay Rate – $17.25 USD hourly on W2

Shift Timing :  07:00 AM – 03:45 PM

Job Description:

• The Material Handler 2 is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring the timely movement, distribution, replenishment, and tracking of materials, parts, and supplies throughout the production floor.
• This role helps maintain continuous production flow by keeping workstations stocked, monitoring inventory levels, and accurately recording material transactions.
• Material Handler 2 employees typically have at least one year of related material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing experience and can work with limited supervision on routine assignments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, examine, stock, and distribute materials to manufacturing and production areas.
• Pick up and deliver materials throughout the facility while maintaining accurate inventory and material flow records.
• Replenish production line materials and ensure workstations remain stocked to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate material shortages to appropriate personnel.
• Assist operators and production staff in locating required materials and supplies.
• Restock depleted inventory and maintain organized material storage locations.
• Maintain clean, organized material aisles, racks, and storage areas.
• Perform inventory transactions and inquiries using inventory management systems.
• Move materials manually or with material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Monitor material movement between departments to support production schedules.
• Conduct kit audits and verify material accuracy as needed.
• Support other operational areas as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of warehouse, inventory, logistics, material handling, or manufacturing experience.
• Basic computer and inventory system experience.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read work instructions, labels, and inventory documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience supporting manufacturing production lines.
• Knowledge of inventory control and material replenishment processes.
• Experience using handheld scanners, RF devices, or warehouse management systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking throughout the shift.
• Regular handling and movement of materials and components.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work around moving equipment and in a production environment.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing and production facility environment.
• Exposure to moving mechanical equipment and repetitive tasks.
• May require operating material handling equipment and working around active production lines.