Material Handler

Harper International Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in machinery manufacturing is seeking a Material Handler to support production and shipping activities. The role involves operating forklifts and cranes, ensuring material flow, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience in material handling.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in material handling or shipping/receiving.
• Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Hands-on carpentry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks using forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Move materials and equipment throughout the facility.
• Assist with documentation and inspection of shipments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Rigging equipment

Job description

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Buffalo. Material Handler. Harper International Corporation. FT. 1st Shift. Benefits.

The Material Handler supports receiving, material movement, packaging, and shipping activities for the production and delivery of engineer-to-order high-temperature industrial furnace systems. This role plays a key part in the manufacture of new equipment and the fulfillment of customer replacement part orders. Responsibilities include loading and unloading shipments, building crates and skids, staging materials for production, unpacking inbound goods, assisting in inspections, participating in the teardown, packaging, and crating of finished equipment. The Material Handler works in a cross-functional team environment and must be capable of using forklifts, cranes, and rigging equipment to handle heavy and complex components safely

Job Responsibilities

Load and unload trucks using forklifts (up to 10,000 lb) and overhead cranes (27.5 tons).

Move materials and equipment throughout the facility to support production, assembly, shipping, and customer replacement orders.

Unpack inbound materials, open crates, and stage items for inspection, inventory, or production use.

Build and label crates and skids; perform hands-on crating, packaging, and staging of equipment and materials for shipment.

Participate in equipment teardown, disassembly, labeling, crating, packaging, and shipment preparation.

Assist with documentation and inspection of incoming and outgoing shipments.

Maintain safe, clean, organized dock, staging, and storage areas.

Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, and rigging tools.

Work collaboratively with the Shipping & Receiving Specialist and Manufacturing Manager to ensure efficient material flow and shipment execution.

Follow all safety procedures and contribute to continuous improvement

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum 2 years of experience in material handling or shipping/receiving in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and rigging equipment.

Hands-on carpentry experience is required; the ability to build wooden crates, skids, and packaging supports using hand and power tools.

Familiarity with packing, labeling, and documenting incoming and outgoing shipments.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.

Comfortable performing physical tasks and working around heavy industrial equipment.

Ability to read mechanical drawings, models, and technical documentation.

Proficient in rigging, lifting, and using cranes and forklifts.

Strong work ethic and ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team.

Must be willing to work overtime as necessary.

Must be willing to travel, both internationally and domestically, for extended periods of time if necessary.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a manufacturing and assembly environment.

Requires standing, walking, bending, crawling, and lifting to 50 lbs.

Involves operating or working around manual pallet jacks, hand trucks, dollies, forklifts, overhead cranes, and heavy industrial equipment.

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, including safety glasses, steel-toe boots, gloves, and hearing protection.

Exposure to industrial noise, heat, and materials is typical in the work environment.

Occasional travel to customer sites may be required (up to 25%).

Compensation

$21.92-$32.10 per hour based on education and experience

To Apply, Contact The Employer On-line

Web-site: http://www.careersatharper.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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