The Material Handler is responsible for safely transporting, staging, and organizing raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods throughout the facility to support continuous production flow in a metal stamping environment. This role ensures accurate counts, timely movement of materials, and adherence to safety and quality requirements.
Material Movement & Staging
- Transport raw materials, coils, components, and WIP to and from stamping presses and production areas.
- Stage materials based on daily production schedules and priority lists.
- Ensure materials are properly labeled, stored, and protected from damage.
Inventory & Documentation
- Maintain accurate counts of incoming, outgoing, and staged materials.
- Complete required paperwork or electronic transactions (scanning, tagging, inventory adjustments, etc.).
- Communicate material shortages, overages, or discrepancies to supervisors.
Production Support
- Remove scrap, empty bins, and deliver containers to appropriate collection points.
- Assist with coil changes, die setups, and material loading when required.
- Ensure parts and materials are available at the right place and time to prevent production delays.
Equipment Operation
- Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment.
- Perform daily equipment inspections and report any issues immediately.
- Follow all plant safety protocols, load limits, and equipment rules.
Shipping & Receiving (as needed)
- Assist with unloading incoming deliveries and verifying counts.
- Help prepare outbound shipments, including palletizing, wrapping, and labeling.
- Coordinate with the Shipping/Receiving team to maintain organized dock and warehouse areas.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all OSHA, plant safety, and material-handling procedures.
- Use required PPE (eye protection, gloves, steel-toed boots, etc.).
- Immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged materials, or near-miss incidents.
- Maintain clean and clutter-free work areas to support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of material handling experience in a manufacturing or metal stamping environment preferred.
- Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain one.
- Ability to read work orders, production schedules, and material labels.
- Basic computer or scanner experience (inventory or ERP systems).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements
- Regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs.
- Stand, walk, push, pull, bend, and twist for extended periods.
- Work in environments with noise, heat, moving machinery, and metal surfaces.
Competencies
- Safety-focused mindset
- Time management
- Communication and teamwork
- Reliability and strong work ethic
- Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing production needs
