Junior Material Handler

Role overview

Material handling and logistics

• Safely load and unload raw metal stock, hardware, and shop supplies.
• Stage bars, plates, and castings at machining stations according to production schedules.
• Move heavy loads with pallet jacks and hand trucks; forklift training is provided.
• Deburr or prepare materials for production when shop guidelines require it.

Inventory control and verification

• Check shipments against purchase orders and packing slips for correct quantity and material type.
• Perform cycle counts and physical checks of raw stock, tooling, and hardware.
• Record material movements, usage, and discrepancies in ERP or inventory software.
• Label materials with heat numbers, grades, and job routing sheets to maintain traceability.

Shop safety and organization

• Maintain clean, organized material storage using 5S or shop cleanliness standards.
• Sort metal chips, scrap, and industrial waste into appropriate recycling bins.
• Follow safety protocols and use personal protective equipment.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer literacy, basic math and measurement skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and stand or walk for extended periods on a concrete shop floor.

Preferred qualifications

• Forklift certification is a plus, but not required; training is available.
• Manufacturing, warehouse, or machine shop experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, or other metal types is preferred.

Rewards and benefits

• The employer describes competitive compensation, employee recognition, flexible benefits, professional development opportunities, and time-off policies.
• The company describes a hybrid working culture; the machine-shop duties for this role are physically based in the shop.

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