Material Handler

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: D 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