Position Summary
The Material Handler supports production by ensuring materials, components, and finished goods are delivered, staged, and removed with accuracy and efficiency. This role combines traditional material-handling duties with a structured, route-based replenishment system designed to keep operators focused on value-added work and maintain continuous production flow.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
• Receive, unload, and verify incoming materials and supplies
• Transport raw materials, components, and finished goods throughout the facility
• Stage materials for production according to schedules and work orders
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment safely
• Perform cycle counts and assist with inventory accuracy initiatives
• Maintain clean, organized storage and staging areas
• Follow a standardized replenishment route to deliver materials just in time
• Ensure all workstations remain stocked with required parts, tools, and supplies
• Remove empty containers, scrap, and completed work from production areas
• Support takt time by preventing operators from leaving their stations
• Monitor material usage and communicate shortages or disruptions immediately
• Contribute to Lean initiatives by identifying waste and improving flow
Physical Requirements