4220 - 70225 - Material Handler III Direct

DeRoyal Industries, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

DeRoyal in New Tazewell, TN is hiring a material handler to move, store, and stage materials for production. You will follow safety procedures, read work orders, and cooperate with teammates.

The role includes loading and unloading, stocking daily, and assisting with cycle counts and inventory accuracy. On-site schedule is Monday through Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read work orders and follow instructions.
• Ability to lift/move materials; operate forklift if trained.
• Maintain accurate inventory and stock daily.

Responsibilities

• Move materials within plant and yard.
• Operate forklift (if trained) to load/unload.
• Verify items against bills of lading; count/weigh items.
• Assist in cycle counts and inventory as needed.
• Ensure raw materials are stocked daily.

Skills

inventory control

safety awareness

read work orders

team collaboration

Education

No formal education required

Tools

forklift operation

Job description

New Tazewell, TN, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM

DeRoyal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Interviewing and hiring practices at DeRoyal do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Monday - Thursday (6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Load, unload, and move materials within or near plant, yard, or work site by performing the following duties.
• Conduct operations in accordance with safety requirements.
• Read work order and/or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved; Open containers if required.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials; mark information on cases, bales, or other containers, as required.
• Designate location for new products; expand locations as needed; and maintain overstock locations.
• Receive and forward non-stock items to correct departments.
• Ensure raw materials are stocked daily using proper storage and handling procedures.
• Keep outgoing list of new product locations, or which products have been moved so that product labels can be maintained for each location.
• Load skids of product onto trucks to go to Distribution, as required.
• Stack or assemble materials into bundles and band bundles together, if assigned.
• Operate forklift (if assigned) to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Participate in cycle counts and inventory, as needed.
• Compare identifying information; count, weigh, or measure items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Unpack and examine incoming shipments; reject damaged items; record shortages; correspond with shipper to rectify damages and shortages; and route items to correct departments.
• Arrive at work on time and comply with company attendance and tardiness policies.
• Possess the ability to get along with co-workers, customers and company visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.