Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Forklift, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Inventory Reports, Leadership, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations, Material Moving, Operations Management, Product Packaging, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, SET (Secure Electronic Transaction), Safety Standards, Team Player
Position Description
Position Title: Material Handler
Division/Location/Product: Winchester, VA.
Job Code: OPSMFDO101
Reports To: Manufacturing Supervisor
Department Name/Number: Misc/ 1665204555
Manager Approval: Manufacturing Manager
Next Level Approval: Sr. Manager Operations
Updated: August 12, 2025
Shift: C Shift (6PM-6AM)
Work as part of a team having responsibility for moving freight, stock, or other materials. Manufacturing Material Handlers support the productivity of manufacturing operations by safely operating a forklift or other industrial vehicle to move product, materials, or equipment. This position will also move to Assembler when not needed as a Material Handler.
Responsibilities:
- Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, leading docks, delivery vehicles, or containers by hand or using forklifts or other industrial vehicles
- Read and attach identifying tags to containers, material, or product packaging, or mark them with identifying information
- Conduct regular inspections of manufactured goods to ensure product meets quality standards, reporting any defects to the quality team and/or supervisor
- Use operator computer to update, track and record inventory, materials, or finished goods
- Maintain a safe and accident-free environment by adhering to safety standards and identifying safety issues and reporting them to his/her supervisor or the safety manager
- Shovel, sweep, wipe down or otherwise clean work areas, equipment, tools, and machinery
- Assemble and/or package manufactured goods
- Conduct regular inspections of manufactured goods to ensure product meets quality standards
- Use computer to report defective pieces, problems with process, product, or manufacturing machinery
- Maintain a safe and accident-free environment by adhering to safety standards and identifying safety issues
- Keep work area clean
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILL SET:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must be able to lift 40lbs.
- Must be a team player and able to communicate effectively with co-workers and leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
- Forklift experience preferred
- Basic computer skills
- Prior manufacturing experience preferred