Material Handler

The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring materials are supplied where needed to maintain uninterrupted production flow throughout the Hattiesburg operation. This role supports production, shipping, receiving, and material movement activities through the loading, unloading, verification, replenishment, and transportation of materials and components. Depending on assignment, the Material Handler may operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV) and other material handling equipment to support manufacturing operations.

Supply Chain & Logistics Department Responsibilities

• Read and understand written work instructions, procedures, and job responsibilities

• Load and unload material components in support of daily plant operations

• Understand and utilize Bills of Material (BOM) and key sheets

• Verify and confirm part numbers, quantities, and material accuracy for receipts, deliveries, and shipments

• Utilize hand-held scanners to track engine, generator, and material movements

• Understand line replenishment, shipping, and receiving processes

• Support production startup and shutdown activities as needed, including flexibility to start before production startup and remain after assembly operations conclude

• Perform daily inspections and checklists for equipment, scales, scanners, and other tools required to perform assigned duties

• Monitor inventory levels of components and subassemblies and replenish materials using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory practices

• Recognize variances from standard operating procedures and escalate concerns as appropriate

• Notify Leads, Supervisors, Material Handlers, or Quality of abnormal parts, defective units, equipment issues, or process concerns

• Frequent communication with Team Leads and Group Leads

• Perform other duties as assigned

​General Responsibilities

Safety & 5S

• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all plant safety requirements

• Follow all safety, quality, and process instructions and procedures

• Practice Stop, Call, Wait Authority when safety, quality, or process concerns are identified

• Ensure applicable product and environmental compliance requirements are upheld

• Maintain 5S standards, housekeeping activities, tool and gauge protection, and proper material stockage