Material Handler

BGF Industries, Inc; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BGF Industries is seeking a dependable Material Handler to support weaving operations by supplying looms with yarn, transporting materials, and handling finished cloth rolls to keep production flowing. This role offers a stable manufacturing career in a safety-conscious environment.

We have openings on 2nd and 3rd shifts, requiring the ability to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, and lift throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, and lift throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Dependable attendance and a positive team-oriented attitude.
• Experience in fast-paced production environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor looms and determine filling yarn requirements.
• Retrieve and deliver the correct yarn to production equipment.
• Remove completed cloth rolls and prepare looms for restart.
• Transport yarn, cloth rolls, and other materials throughout the department.
• Record production information and update required system data.
• Move finished products to designated staging and storage areas.
• Sort and dispose of empty tubes, pallets, packaging materials, and other production waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Dependable attendance

Team-oriented

Fast-paced environment

Manufacturing experience

Job description

At BGF Industries, we don't just manufacture advanced materials, we help power industries that shape the world. From aerospace and defense to transportation, industrial, and technical textile applications, BGF has built a legacy of innovation, quality, and people-first leadership for over 80 years.

We are seeking motivated, dependable, and safety-focused individuals to join our manufacturing team as a Material Handler. This position plays a vital role in supporting weaving operations by supplying looms with the correct yarn, transporting materials throughout the department, and handling finished cloth rolls to ensure efficient production flow. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in a stable manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned looms and determine filling yarn requirements.
• Retrieve and deliver the correct yarn to production equipment.
• Remove completed cloth rolls and prepare looms for restart.
• Transport yarn, cloth rolls, and other materials throughout the department.
• Record production information and update required system data.
• Move finished products to designated staging and storage areas.
• Sort and dispose of empty tubes, pallets, packaging materials, and other production waste according to department procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, push, pull, and lift materials throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Dependable attendance and a positive team-oriented attitude.

Available Shifts

We currently have openings on:

• 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• 3rd Shift: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Join BGF Industries and become part of a team dedicated to quality, innovation, and manufacturing excellence.