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.