Material Handler

City of Lincoln; Andrews (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lincoln in Andrews, SC is seeking a Production Associate to support operations by reading schedules and moving materials with forklift and crane. The role emphasizes safety, housekeeping, and timely material handling to keep production flowing.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–3 months of related experience, and forklift/crane certification or the ability to obtain them; lifting 75–100 lbs and standing most of the shift.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift and crane certifications required or ability to obtain.
• Experience with material handling and warehouse procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reads production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine material type and quantity.
• Moves materials between stock and production areas using forklift or crane while maintaining order.
• Forecasts material shortages and informs team leads of status.
• Performs general housekeeping and safety compliance in the work area.
• Trains on basic functions of machines and work centers.
• Other duties as assigned by Production Supervisor or Work Center.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Inventory management

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Job description

• Job Category Production
• Employee Type Non-Exempt Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reads production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine type and quantity of materials required, availability of stock, and order priority. Includes but not limited to, being proactive in moving materials to work centers so operates stay productive and stacking materials in the order of work flow.
• Determines and forecasts material and part shortages to inform Work Center Leads of status.
• Moves/transfers materials between stock area to production area in a neat and orderly fashion by using overhead crane, cart and/or forklift.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Recognizes and performs general housekeeping duties within assigned area before, during and after each shift. Including but not limited to removing all banding, cardboard and plastic from work areas.
• Train on the basic functions of machine and work center operations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor or Work Center

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Education Require d: High school diploma or equivalent.
• M inimum Experienced Required: One month to three months of related experience and/or training .
• Other Requirements: Must have a forklift certification and crane certification or be able to pass necessary training and certification tests to drive a forklift and/or crane.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and walk continuously (75% or more)
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, reach, kneel, climb, and handle/manipulate frequently (25% to 75%)
• Ability to lift 75-100 lbs. frequently (25% to 75%)
• Ability to push and pull 50 lbs. or more frequently (25% to 75%)

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled