Material Handler/Forklift Operator

PURPOSE: The Material Handler role is necessary for the maintenance and organization of raw and finished goods inventory. This role reports to the Plant Manager and Floor Manager to ensure raw and finished goods are properly stored and organized, quality materials are properly and timely loaded at stations for production, quality products are being manufactured, and completed pallets are entered into the inventory system. S/he transfers and stores material and maintains organization of various materials within the factory, storage yard, and warehouse. Material Handler also works closely with CNC operators, welders, laborers to ensure material is accounted for, available, and accessible. The Material Handler will assist with picking and relocating materials to fill job orders as well as load and unload trucks for sending/ receiving material deliveries. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Inventory Management - Count, weigh, tag, and scan each pallet of finished goods before moving to the lay down yard. Count, label and properly store incoming raw material. Follow company procedures to enter and maintain inventory data into tracking system, DBA. Efficiently organize and manage stock in designated areas inside factory and outdoor laydown yard. Complete and submit daily logs to Floor Manager to include end of day counts for each welding and CNC station. Material Handling - Deliver materials to all stations as needed. Remove completed pallets and deliver them to the laydown yard to designated area. Band pallets once completed at each welding station. Receiving and Delivery - Pull material to properly fill orders. Assist with loading pulled material onto trucks for delivery to job sites or shipments. Load and unload trucks. Quality Control - Complete quality control at CNC stations using Fuller Pile standards and checklist. Ensure quality materials are properly loaded onto each station to prepare for production. Safety - Comply with all safety regulations and maintain required safety certifications. Follow safety procedures for operating forklift and any other equipment. Wear all required PPE during and throughout each shift. SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS: Proven experience as a Material Handler within a Factory setting. Experience measuring for quality control is preferred. Experience using warehouse equipment to include forklifts, front-end loaders, pallet jacks, etc. Strong communication skills. Dexterity and attention to detail. Physical organizational skills. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Licensed and certified to operate forklift (proof of updated certification will be required). Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and skilled at learning new computer systems/ programs is required. Familiarity with inventory tracking systems/ programs is preferred. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour Benefits: Life insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Are you currently certified to operate a forklift? Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Material Handling: 5 years (Required) Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required) Inventory control: 5 years (Required) RF scanner: 5 years (Required) Manufacturing: 5 years (Required) Computer literacy: 5 years (Required) Forklift: 5 years (Required) Ability to Relocate: Walterboro, SC 29488: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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