Material Handler

Position Title:  Material Handler/Assembler, D-Shift: 6pm-6am

Location:         Winchester, VA

Reports To:     Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Summary:

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.

Key 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

       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