Material Handler

Prescott Metal; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prescott Metal in Biddeford, ME is seeking a dependable Material Handler to unload, receive, and stock sheet stock on the production floor. You will ensure accurate inventory, tag pallets, and support cutting centers to maintain the production schedule.

This role requires forklift operation, attention to safety, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds in a fast-paced environment. You will keep work cells tidy and coordinate with buyers to resolve discrepancies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive material handling.
• Experience in a metal fabrication or manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unloads raw materials from supplier trucks.
• Receives sheet material into the inventory system and verifies condition and quantity.
• Prints and affixes barcoded tags to sheet pallets for identification and traceability.
• Maintains inventory by labeling, locating, and reconciling stock with the inventory system.
• Locates materials using the system to support production needs at cutting centers.
• Delivers and opens materials at work centers to maintain the production schedule.
• Consolidates skids of like sheet stock to maximize shelf utilization.
• Operates and maintains material-handling equipment; performs pre-use inspections.
• Keeps work area neat and safe; reports safety concerns to supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Data entry

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory system software

Barcode tagging system

Forklift maintenance basics

Job description

The material handler unloads, receives, and maintains inventory of the sheet stock. This position is also responsible for delivering sheet stock to each of the cutting machines to maintain the production schedule.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Unloads raw materials from supplier trucks.Receives all sheet material into the inventory system and verifies material is correct, in good condition, and matches the quantity on the packing slip.Prints and affixes barcoded tags to sheet pallets for identification and traceability.Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies into stock racks, scanning material barcodes to maintain accurate inventory locations, and working with buyers on inventory discrepancies.Locates materials and supplies using the inventory system based on production needs.Maintains inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies as needed.Maintains the inventory location system by scanning barcodes to track all sheet material movement.Consolidates skids of like sheet stock to maximize shelf utilization and minimize clutter on the shop floor.Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections and completing general maintenance requirements.Works with Safety Committee to conduct forklift evaluations and annual operator observations.Manages pallet inventory.Dump scrap metal bins, trash, and recycling bins as required.Keep work area neat and orderly to prevent slips, trips, and falls.Miscellaneous duties as assigned to help Prescott Metal achieve its goals.Inspection Requirements:Verify Job Traveler for pulling material and staging jobs to cutting centers.Inspect incoming material to ensure shipment matches packing slips and is in good condition.Inspect forklift daily, notify manager of the need for service.Inspect material racking.Inspect pallets to ensure they are in good condition prior to use.Minimum Qualifications/Technical Knowledge Required:High school/technical school diploma or equivalent.Organization, scheduling, analyzing information, dealing with complexity, deadline-oriented, time management, process improvement, safety management, inventory control, lifting, and data entry skills.Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Physical Demands/Work Conditions:Material handler is seated running a forklift with periodic standing throughout the day, walking, stooping, and reaching, as well as frequently lifting manually and/or moving material up to 50 pounds.Typical manufacturing environment, subject to dust, metal shavings, machinery oil, and powder coating dust.Required Personal Protective Equipment:Safety glasses while on the Production floor.Earplugs while machinery is operating.Gloves when handling material.Safety shoes.