Material Handler

Job Description

Level 1 – Material Handling Fundamentals

• Consistently demonstrate safe material handling and warehouse practices.

• Properly receive, move, stage, and issue raw materials and production components.

• Competently operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other approved material handling equipment.

• Accurately identify material types, part numbers, heat numbers, and inventory labels.

• Maintain organized inventory locations and proper material storage practices.

• Follow FIFO requirements and inventory control procedures where applicable.

• Perform basic ERP/WMS transactions accurately.

• Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with company safety standards.

• Understand basic shipping, receiving, and inventory procedures.

• Demonstrate reliable attendance, communication, and teamwork. Level 2 – Material Handling Proficiency

• All Level 1 requirements.

• Efficiently coordinate movement of materials to support production schedules.

• Proficiently perform inventory transactions within ERP/WMS systems.

• Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and inventory discrepancy investigations.

• Proficiently load and unload inbound and outbound shipments.

• Monitor inventory organization and ensure materials are stored in correct locations.

• Assist in training less experienced material handlers on procedures and best practices.

• Troubleshoot routine inventory and material flow issues.

• Demonstrate strong understanding of warehouse workflow and operational priorities.

• Support shipping, receiving, and production teams to maintain operational efficiency.

Level 3 – Advanced Material Handling & Leadership

• All Level 2 requirements.

• Lead daily material handling activities and coordinate workflow within assigned areas.

• Assist supervisors with assigning tasks and monitoring completion of operational priorities.

• Mentor and train material handlers on safety, inventory accuracy, equipment operation, and system processes.

• Assist with inventory investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

• Support implementation of process improvements related to warehouse organization and material flow.

• Monitor staging areas, inventory locations, and workflow efficiency to minimize downtime.

• Communicate operational concerns, shortages, and priorities effectively with leadership and production teams.

• Promote accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and safe work practices throughout the department.

• Serve as a role model for safety, quality, attendance, and operational performance. Additional Responsibilities / Lead Material Handler

• Ensure compliance with all Company safety policies and OSHA requirements.

• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and required training sessions.

• Assist with maintaining inventory accuracy and warehouse housekeeping standards.

• Support annual physical inventory activities and inventory reconciliation efforts.

• Assist leadership with continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency projects.

• Complete required documentation, reports, and system transactions accurately and timely.