Material Handler (Production)

Date Posted:

2026-10-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT541: TFP - Florence, SC 1500 Otis Way, Florence, SC, 29501 USA

The Material Handler is responsible for supporting the efficient flow of materials throughout the manufacturing and fulfillment process. This role receives, inspects, stores, moves, stages, consolidates, and ships materials while maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting production requirements. The position contributes to the fulfillment of Additional Material Time (AMT) orders, warranty requirements, and customer needs by ensuring materials are available, accurately managed, and delivered in accordance with company procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.

 

The Material Handler works collaboratively with production, quality, customer service, specification teams, and other functional areas to support operational objectives, customer commitments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

 

Shift: 1st Shift

Hours: 6:00AM-4:30PM (Mon-Fri & additional days as needed)

 

Receiving & Material Processing

• Receive inbound materials in accordance with established safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Inspect incoming materials for accuracy, condition, and compliance with documentation requirements.
• Identify, label, and properly store materials, supplies, and finished goods.
• Report material discrepancies, shortages, damages, or nonconforming conditions using established processes.
• Maintain required receiving and inventory documentation.

Material Movement & Production Support

• Pull materials, components, and supplies to support production and customer order requirements.
• Deliver materials to designated production, storage, shipping, and receiving locations.
• Stage materials and finished products to support efficient workflow and shipment preparation.
• Consolidate materials and prepare orders for shipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Support production requirements by ensuring timely and accurate material availability.

Shipping & Fulfillment

• Prepare, package, crate, and secure materials for shipment.
• Verify shipment accuracy and completeness prior to release.
• Complete required shipping documentation and system transactions.
• Support fulfillment activities for customer orders, warranty requirements, and service-related material requests.

Inventory Control

• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper material handling and transaction reporting.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory audits according to established schedules.
• Investigate and report inventory discrepancies to appropriate leadership.
• Process inventory adjustments in accordance with company procedures.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to inventory management and material flow.

Systems & Data Management

• Accurately process transactions and maintain records using applicable business systems.
• Enter and update information within approved inventory, shipping, fulfillment, and warehouse management systems.
• Utilize electronic documents, scanners, and computer applications to support operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely system data to support inventory integrity and customer service objectives.

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Participate in daily toolbox meetings, Tier 1 activities, and other operational review processes.
• Support workplace problem-solving efforts, including basic root cause analysis activities.
• Participate in quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support cross-training efforts and development of operational knowledge across assigned work areas.

Workplace Organization & Safety

• Operate powered industrial vehicles (PIV) and material handling equipment in accordance with training, certification requirements, and company safety standards.
• Maintain 5S standards within assigned areas.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Support quality processes, material review activities (MRB), and other shop floor management systems as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment.

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Material handling, inventory management, and warehouse/manufacturing support knowledge.
• Ability to operate or learn material handling equipment, including forklifts and other powered industrial vehicles.
• Basic computer proficiency, including navigation of business systems, email, and electronic documents.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow work instructions, product documentation, and shipping requirements.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management abilities.
• Basic problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
• Flexibility to work across multiple products, processes, and operational areas.
• Ability to participate in cross-training and knowledge-sharing activities.

 

Education & Certifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Vocational, technical, or logistics-related training.

 

Qualifications

• Required: 0-1 year of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, fulfillment, or material handling environment.
• Preferred: 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, fulfillment, or material handling environment.
• Experience utilizing inventory, warehouse management, shipping, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems preferred.

 

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and warehouse environment with regular movement throughout production, storage, and shipping areas.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and moving materials throughout the workday.
• Requires operation of material handling equipment and compliance with all safety requirements.
• May require handling materials of varying sizes and weights within established safety guidelines.

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