Material Handler / Production Labor (Transportation)

Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways.

We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. Load, unload, transport, and stage raw materials, components, and finished goods

Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment

Supply production lines with the materials they need to maintain continuous operation

Remove finished goods from production and transport them to designated storage or shipping areas

Help prevent production shortages and disruptions through timely material movement

Verify quantities, identification, and condition of incoming and outgoing materials

Maintain accurate inventory transactions and material records

Support cycle counts and physical inventory activities

Ensure materials are properly labeled, identified, and traceable

Must be at least 18 years old

High school diploma or GED preferred

Previous material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred

Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification before operating equipment

Experience with inventory control, material movement, or production support is a plus

Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment

Basic inventory and material-tracking skills

Ability to read and follow work instructions, labels, and material identification systems

Ability to recognize damaged or nonconforming materials

Knowledge of safe lifting and material-handling practices

Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.

Retire: 401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.

Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO: 104 hours of Vacation + company paid holidays.

On-Site Medical Clinics: Tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.

At HSM, we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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