Material Handler

Keep America's Defense Industry Moving At Blossom Aerospace, every part matters-and so does every person behind it. As a Material Handler , you'll play a vital role in supporting our manufacturing operations by ensuring materials, components, and supplies are where they need to be, when they need to be there. Your work directly supports the production of high-quality aerospace products that help equip and protect the men and women of our U.S. military. If you're dependable, organized, and enjoy working in a fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing environment, we want you on our team. Join a company where your hard work makes a difference every day, with opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and the satisfaction of contributing to something bigger than yourself. Position Summary The Material Handler is a key member of our manufacturing team and is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the warehouse while ensuring production has the materials, components, and tooling needed to succeed. This position plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting efficient workflow, and helping deliver high-quality aerospace products that support the U.S. military. The Material Handler is responsible for the overall management and accuracy of raw material inventory, including performing routine and monthly cycle counts and maintaining accurate inventory records within the company's ERP system. This position will receive incoming shipments, safely unload trucks, verify received materials, and accurately process receipts into the ERP system. Additional responsibilities include picking raw materials for production, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring all inventory transactions are completed promptly and correctly. This role is also responsible for staging all production jobs by preparing and delivering the required materials, components, parts, and tooling to manufacturing workstations in accordance with the production schedule. The Material Handler will routinely inspect and replenish tooling and staging racks to ensure production employees have the resources necessary to operate efficiently and minimize downtime. The position requires regular forklift operation, material handling, loading and unloading of shipments, and the ability to safely lift and move materials throughout the facility. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, excellent time management, and the ability to effectively prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, and committed to supporting both warehouse operations and manufacturing excellence. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Perform routine and monthly cycle counts to maintain accurate raw material inventory. Receive incoming materials by unloading trucks, inspecting shipments, and processing receipts into the ERP system. Pick, issue, and track raw materials while maintaining accurate inventory transactions within the ERP system. Stage production jobs by preparing and delivering materials, parts, and tooling according to the production schedule. Monitor, organize, and replenish tooling and staging racks to ensure production employees have the resources needed to operate efficiently. Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently. Load, unload, transport, and store materials throughout the facility. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment. Support manufacturing operations by ensuring materials are available when and where they are needed. Perform other warehouse and material handling duties as assigned. Education, Skills & Experience Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately count, track, and maintain inventory. Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications. Willingness and ability to learn and effectively utilize the company's ERP/inventory management system. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to read and accurately use a tape measure and calipers. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrated history of reliable attendance and punctuality. Ability to safely lift, carry, and move materials throughout the workday and perform the physical demands of the position. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or a manufacturing environment. Experience operating a forklift or the ability to become forklift certified. Previous experience with an ERP or inventory management system. Experience supporting manufacturing operations through inventory control, material staging, and production support. Physical Demands Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to: Use hands, wrists, and arms to perform repetitive motions, reach, grasp, and manipulate materials, tools, and equipment. Demonstrate manual dexterity for handling parts, tools, equipment, and inventory. Stand, walk, and sit for extended periods throughout the workday. Communicate effectively using speech, hearing, and vision. Perform fine motor tasks and simple grasping on a regular basis. Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, twist, and reach as needed to perform job duties. Lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 75 pounds with team assistance or appropriate lifting equipment. Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment. Work safely around moving machinery, forklifts, powered industrial equipment, and manufacturing processes. Work in environments with varying temperatures, humidity, noise levels, and occasional exposure to dust, fumes, and other manufacturing-related conditions while following all required safety procedures. Work Environment This position is performed in both a warehouse and manufacturing environment. Employees will routinely move between warehouse operations and the production floor to support manufacturing activities. The use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), including ANSI-approved safety glasses , is mandatory at all times while on the production floor. Additional PPE may be required depending on the task being performed. Employees are expected to comply with all company safety policies and procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pace Academy