MATERIAL HANDLER
Southern FabricatorsJob Title: Material Handler
Location: Polkton, NC
Department: Production / Material Handling
Reports To: Production Supervisor / Department Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
The Material Handler is responsible for safely moving, organizing, staging, and delivering raw materials, components, and finished products throughout the manufacturing facility at Southern Fabricators. Th
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is position involves operating material-handling equipment, supporting production work centers, maintaining accurate material identification, and ensuring materials are delivered to the correct locations in a timely and efficient manner. The Material Handler works closely with Production, Shipping, Receiving, Quality, and other departments to support efficient material flow and maintain daily manufacturing operations.
This role requires strong attention to detail, physical capability, safety awareness, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. By maintaining organized material storage areas, following safe handling procedures, and ensuring production employees have the necessary materials to complete assigned work, the Material Handler plays an essential role in minimizing production delays, improving operational efficiency, and contributing to the continued success of Southern Fabricators.
Responsibilities
• Safely transport raw materials, fabricated parts, components, and finished products throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Deliver materials to designated production work centers according to work orders, production schedules, and departmental requirements.
• Load, unload, stage, and organize materials in designated storage areas, production locations, and shipping areas.
• Operate forklifts and other approved material-handling equipment in accordance with company safety procedures and certification requirements.
• Operate overhead cranes and lifting equipment as required after completing company-approved training and certification.
• Verify material quantities, part numbers, descriptions, and storage locations before transporting or distributing materials.
• Maintain accurate material identification, labeling, and organization to prevent errors and misplaced inventory.
• Support production employees by ensuring work centers receive the correct materials, parts, and supplies needed to complete assigned jobs.
• Assist with organizing inventory, maintaining storage locations, and supporting material tracking activities.
• Identify damaged, incorrect, missing, or questionable materials and report concerns to supervisors or appropriate departments.
• Perform required pre-operation inspections of forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment.
• Report equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, and maintenance concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow proper procedures for handling large, heavy, sharp, or irregularly shaped materials to prevent injury and product damage.
• Secure materials appropriately during lifting, movement, staging, and transportation throughout the facility.
• Maintain clear aisles, walkways, work areas, and designated material storage locations.
• Follow established procedures for material handling, inventory control, and production support.
• Communicate material shortages, incorrect materials, damaged products, and urgent production needs to supervisors and other departments.
• Support inventory counts, material verification, and other inventory control activities when assigned.
• Use work orders, material labels, production documentation, and company systems to verify material requirements and destinations.
• Prioritize material movement tasks based on production schedules, work center needs, and supervisor instructions.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment by following established housekeeping procedures.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all company safety policies and procedures.
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