Job Details

Material Handler

The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely movement, staging, and availability of materials required to support shelter assembly, cable assembly, and test operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining production flow by ensuring workstations are properly supplied, materials are handled correctly, and inventory transactions are accurate.

The Material Handler supports a fast-paced, hourly-driven manufacturing environment and works closely with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to prevent material shortages, reduce disruption, and maintain an organized, safe production floor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, move, stage, and issue materials to support assembly and test operations.
• Ensure materials, kits, and components are delivered to workstations according to production schedules.
• Perform material replenishment to maintain continuous workflow and prevent line stoppages.
• Accurately transact inventory movements using designated systems or tools.
• Stage work-in-process (WIP) and finished goods in designated locations.
• Support kitting and pre-staging of materials for shelter/cabinet builds and test activities.
• Identify and escalate material shortages, discrepancies, or quality concerns.
• Maintain organization, labeling, and cleanliness of material storage and staging areas.
• Follow handling requirements for sensitive components, including cables, fiber, and electronic parts.
• Support cycle counts, inventory audits, and discrepancy resolution as required.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and standard work requirements at all times.
• Collaborate with supervisors and operators to support changing production priorities.
• Ability to perform basic component testing where required.

Managerial Responsibility

• This role has no direct reports.

Travel/Shift Requirements

• Primary schedule is first shift OR primary schedule is 2nd shift.
• Less than 10% travel required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the production floor for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move materials up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to push or pull carts or material handling equipment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours or shifts based on production needs.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in response to production needs.
• Clear communication with operators, supervisors, and support teams.
• Ability to work independently while remaining aligned to production priorities.
• Strong organizational and housekeeping skills.
• Comfort working in active production environments.
• Ability to identify issues and escalate proactively.
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on supporting production success.
• Ability to follow safety and quality standards consistently.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing workflows and priorities.

Education and Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 13 years of experience in a material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing support role.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow standard work instructions and safety procedures.
• Basic computer or inventory system experience.

Education and Experience Preferred

• Experience supporting assembly, manufacturing, or test operations.
• Familiarity with kitting, WIP management, and line-side material delivery.
• Experience handling electronic components, cables, or fiber materials.
• Forklift or powered industrial truck certification (or ability to obtain).
• Experience working in Lean or continuous improvement environments.

Work Environment

• Non-temperature controlled warehouse; exposure to seasonal heat and cold.

Schedule

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM 6:00 PM
• 12-hour rotating shift (2-2-3 schedule)
• Work pattern: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on (alternating weekly)
• Includes weekend rotation