Materials Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule: Mon-Fri 3pm-11:30pm, occasional Saturdays as needed The Materials Associate is responsible for supporting the movement, staging, and organization of materials throughout the facility. This position focuses on safe operation of material handling equipment, accurate execution of material handling tasks, and maintaining cleanliness and order in work areas. This role contributes to the department by ensuring materials are available where and when needed. A forklift license is required. Duties/Responsibilities: Move materials between designated storage and production areas

Deliver raw materials, packaging, and supplies to assigned locations

Assist with the physical staging of work orders or components

Complete basic labeling, wrapping, or sorting tasks

Maintain clear and organized material staging zones

Follow FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and material rotation practices

Assist with waste removal and organization of empty containers

Support team with receiving and shipping functions as assigned

Operate forklifts and pallet jacks in a safe and efficient manner

Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities: Basic understanding of warehouse operations

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Willingness to learn ERP and barcode scanning systems

Comfortable working in fast-paced and physically demanding environments

Team-oriented with a strong work ethic

Forklift certification required or willingness to obtain

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED required

Prior warehouse or manufacturing experience preferred

Forklift certification required within 90 days of hire

Working Conditions: Frequent lifting, bending, walking, and standing

Must be able to work in cold storage environments (average 40°ree;F, occasionally -4°ree;F)

Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.