Material Handler

Material Handler

We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Material Handler to support operations in our weld fabrication shop. This role is responsible for the movement, organization, and staging of raw materials, components, and finished products to ensure a smooth production workflow. The Material Handler plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting the production team, and promoting a clean, efficient, and safe shop environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage Kanban Inventory Management system
• Cut pipe and prepare other materials as needed for welders
• Pull parts as per the bill of materials, engineering drawings of subassemblies, or pick lists
• Assist welders by moving materials to their workstations
• Unload trucks and sign for deliveries
• Maintain inventory count and inventory system
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklift, overhead cranes, and electric hoists
• Secure lifting attachment to material when transporting pallets to destination
• Ensure proper labeling and identification of all products with job or sales orders, bill of materials, routing sheets, Kanban cards and placards with part numbers
• Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation neatly and accurately.
• Cross train in hydro testing and painting operations
• Maintaining organization of materials stored outdoors
• All other duties as assigned

Educational and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Experience in operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and electric hoist
• Prior experience with material handling in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and change direction as needed to address urgent situations

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Must wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy.
• Willing and able to raise and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willing and able to walk, stand, stoop, sit and carry material.
• Willing and able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Willing and able to work outside in harsh weather conditions and/or in manufacturing/warehouse environments with varying temperatures.
• Willing to work alone a high percentage of the time.
• Willing to work in a manufacturing environment where noise levels can be high.