Material Handler - Shop and Inventory Support

Company Overview
Aggregate Resource Industries, Inc. (ARI) is a leading mining and construction services contractor headquartered in Springfield, Oregon. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for the mining and construction industries, including rock drilling, blasting, and crushing operations throughout the United States. Our commitment to safety, innovation, and quality has established ARI as a trusted partner for mining and construction projects nationwide — and earned us recognition as one of Oregon’s Top Workplaces for our dedication to employees and culture. Position Overview
The Material Handler - Shop & Inventory Support is an entry-level position responsible for supporting daily shop, warehouse, and inventory operations. This role assists with parts pulling, material staging, cycle counting, receiving, stocking, inventory organization, general shop labor, and facility housekeeping. The position is designed to build knowledge of ARI inventory processes, parts identification, work-order support, safety requirements, and inventory systems while providing dependable hands-on support throughout the shop.

Success in this role comes from a willingness to learn, a commitment to accuracy, and an interest in working as part of a team. The ideal candidate takes pride in staying organized, pays attention to detail, asks questions when unsure, and understands how dependable inventory support contributes to the success of the entire operation. Schedule:

• Work Schedule: This position typically works Monday through Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm

Work Location

• This position is based out of ARI’s shop headquarters - Springfield, OR.

Compensation

• Wage Range: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Benefits: Full benefits package for eligible full-time employees.

Job Requirements/ Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Experience: Previous material-handling experience or experience in a warehouse, shop, construction, manufacturing, automotive, or general labor environment is preferred but not required.
• Equipment Operation: Forklift experience or certification is preferred but not required.
• Technology Skills: Comfortable navigating technology and willing to learn new systems and software.
• Driver's License: Valid driver's license with no more than three moving violations and/or chargeable accidents within the past three years and no DUII convictions.
• Pre-Employment Drug Test & Physical: Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and physical is required. ARI also conducts random drug testing and post-accident testing as part of its commitment to maintaining a safe workplace.

Additional Skills Required

• Values-Driven: Demonstrates integrity, teamwork, resilience, and a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Safety Awareness: Follows company safety policies, PPE requirements, Job Hazard Analyses, and safe lifting and material-handling practices.
• Attention to Detail: Completes inventory counts, documentation, and material requests accurately and completely.
• Willingness to Learn: Eager to learn new skills, accept guidance, ask questions, and continue developing knowledge of parts, inventory, and shop processes.
• Reliability: Follows through on assigned work, takes responsibility for mistakes, and assists with corrections.
• Communication: Asks questions when unsure and promptly reports inventory discrepancies, unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, spills, injuries, and near misses.
• Adaptability: Adjusts to changing priorities and provides support where needed across shop, yard, and inventory operations.
• Team-Oriented: Works effectively with mechanics, welders, inventory personnel, and Product Support staff.
• Initiative: Demonstrates continued growth in parts knowledge, system proficiency, inventory accuracy, productivity, and the ability to complete assigned work with increasing independence.

Job Responsibilities

• Parts Pulling: Pulls parts and materials according to pick tickets, work orders, parts lists, or supervisor instructions; verifies part numbers, descriptions, quantities, and locations before removing material.
• Material Staging: Places materials in designated carts, containers, kits, pallets, Will Call, or staging areas for shop repairs, rebuilds, field service work, and internal requests.
• Inventory Returns: Returns unused or excess material to the proper location and assists with accurate labeling and identification.
• Inventory Discrepancies: Notifies supervision when material cannot be located, quantities do not match, or shortages, overages, unidentified parts, or duplicate locations are found.
• Cycle Counting: Performs assigned cycle counts, recounts, and periodic physical inventory counts; compares physical quantities to inventory records and completes documentation accurately.
• Receiving and Stocking: Assists with unloading, sorting, identifying, staging, and putting away incoming materials.
• Inventory Organization: Keeps racks, shelves, bins, pallets, storage locations, staging areas, and Will Call areas orderly and properly labeled.
• Shop Support: Provides general labor support; moves parts, tooling, materials, carts, pallets, hoses, and containers; and prepares work areas for repair, assembly, teardown, or staging.
• Loading and Unloading: Assists with loading and unloading materials when trained and authorized and uses safe lifting practices at all times.
• Housekeeping and 5S: Sweeps and cleans assigned areas; removes trash, cardboard, packaging, scrap, and debris; returns equipment to designated locations; and participates in 5S and facility organization projects.
• Safe Work Areas: Keeps aisles, walkways, exits, workstations, emergency equipment access, and inventory locations clear; cleans spills according to procedure and immediately reports hazardous conditions.
• Training and Development: Participates in training on parts identification, pick tickets, cycle counts, work-order processes, receiving, stocking, inventory systems, material-handling equipment, 5S, PPE, hazard recognition, and JHA requirements.
• Other Duties: Performs other reasonable shop, warehouse, inventory, and operational support duties based on business needs, training, and supervisor direction.

Safety

• Safety Commitment: Consistently follow all ARI safety policies, site requirements, environmental procedures, and applicable regulations to protect yourself, coworkers, equipment, and the public.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off  
• Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Lodging  When working on jobs that require more than 1.5 hours of one-way travel, ARI arranges and covers 100% of lodging accommodations.
• Paid travel-time
• Health Insurance Eligible employees may participate in ARI's health insurance program, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements
• Vision Insurance Eligible employees may participate in ARI's vision insurance program, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.
• Dental Insurance Eligible employees may participate in ARI's dental insurance program, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Employees are given the option to contribute a portion of their earnings, pre-tax, into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). They can use the funds contributed to their account to pay for qualified medical or dependent care expenses that are not covered by insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance We offer a voluntary insurance program for Critical Illness, Accident Protection, Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)With this benefit program, employees and members of their household can receive free, confidential counseling services   to help work through both personal and professional issues.
• 401k We match 100% of the first 3% of your salary that you contribute, and 50% of the amount that exceeds 3%, up to 5% of your annual earnings. In addition, ARI may make a profit-sharing contribution to your account at the end of the plan year.

ARI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law.