Furniture Materials Handler - Production & Staging

Vanguard Furniture Company; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Furniture Company in Morganton, NC, is seeking a reliable Material Handler to support Casegoods production. You will move materials, stage components, and ensure accurate inventory to meet daily production goals.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to read production tickets, and safe work habits. Prior experience with forklifts or pallet jacks is valued, as is teamwork and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to read production tickets, work orders, and labels.
• Knowledge of receiving, counting, identifying, and staging materials.
• Ability to recognize quality problems and report defects.
• Familiarity with Casegoods materials and components is a plus.
• Ability to identify and match materials to tickets and orders.
• Promotes safety and keeps work area organized.

Responsibilities

• Move materials and components between storage and production areas using manual handling or equipment.
• Attach tags and ensure correct identification of materials and containers.
• Read orders and tickets to determine work requirements and material needs.
• Stack and organize materials in designated locations.
• Record quantities handled on production sheets or tickets.
• Deliver materials to appropriate production departments per schedule.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts.
• Maintain neat and safe workstations and storage areas.

Skills

Reading production tickets

Inventory control

Quality awareness

Verbal & written communication

Self-motivated

Basic computer skills

Team player

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Vanguard Furniture Company in Morganton, NC, is seeking a reliable Material Handler to support Casegoods production. You will move materials, stage components, and ensure accurate inventory to meet daily production goals.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to read production tickets, and safe work habits. Prior experience with forklifts or pallet jacks is valued, as is teamwork and basic computer skills.