Material Handler

Utility Solutions, Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Utility Solutions, Inc. in Hickory, NC is seeking a Material Handler to join our team on a Monday-Thursday schedule, 6:00am–4:30pm. You will assist inventory management and support production flow on the shop floor.

The role requires pulling and staging materials, updating inventory records, and performing cycle counts while maintaining safety and quality in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and review work orders for production.
• Pull, verify, and stage materials for production orders.
• Restock materials and update inventory systems as needed.
• Print labels and support production requirements.
• Move materials through all stages of production and ensure system transactions are accurate.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with physical inventories.
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies.
• Monitor consumable inventory levels and submit replenishment requests.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and maintain clean work areas.
• Support additional operational needs as required.

Skills

Team player

Active listening

Reading comprehension

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Safety oriented

Measuring tools

Multi-tasking

Hand-eye coordination

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Manufacturing experience preferred

Job description

Founded in 1990, Utility Solutions is a designer and manufacturer of hot-line tools and products for the electrical power industry. Our success is based on working as a team to deliver high-quality products and unsurpassed customer service. We believe that each team member contributes directly to our growth and success as a company. Come grow with us!

We are seeking a Material Handler to join our team in Hickory, NC

Job Summary

The Material Handler will work under the direction of the Operations Mgr. The Material Handler will be responsible for assisting in the organization and monitoring of inventory, both physical inventory on the shop floor and associated inventory systems.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Production Support

• Prepares work by gathering necessary materials and reviewing work orders
• Pull, verify, and stage materials for production work orders
• Review assembly carts daily; restock materials and update inventory systems as needed
• Print labels and support production requirements

Material Flow Management

• Move materials through all stages of production (receiving → WIP → finished goods)
• Ensure accurate system transactions for all material movements
• Performs part inspection according to approved SOPs
• Uses counting scales for bulk receiving, re-labeling, and re-boxing

Shipping Support

• Pick and stage materials for shipping based on pick lists

Inventory Control

• Perform cycle counts and assist with physical inventories
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies
• Maintain accurate inventory through proper transactions and handling

Consumables Management

• Monitor consumable inventory levels weekly
• Submit replenishment requests as needed

General Duties

• Operate material handling equipment safely
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in all areas
• Support additional operational needs as required

Experiences/Skills Required

• Must have the ability to work in a team atmosphere to obtain common goals and objectives
• Demonstrates effective listening skills
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to meet deadlines, concentrate, and pay close attention to detail
• Adaptability and willingness to perform all given duties
• Strong safety orientation; perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner
• Basic understanding of conventional measuring tools and techniques
• Must be able to multi-task
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Forklift experience preferred

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Manufacturing experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Production environment: dust and grease are common. Significant risks from equipment and the environment require constant care and vigilance
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and carry up to 50+ lbs
• Regularly required to use hands and hand tools to handle materials and reach with hands and arms

This role works Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm.

Pay Range: $18-21/hr

This is a temp-to-hire role and will require 520 hours of contract work through our associated agency.