Material Handler

barrywehmiller; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller's BW Packaging division seeks a Material Handler in Lynchburg, VA to manage receiving, shipping, and staging for manufacturing. The role supports inventory integrity, coordinates with production teams, and ensures accurate ERP updates.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, ability to work with ERP systems, and safe, organized work practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of warehouse or material handling experience.
• Basic computer and ERP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack and inspect materials; verify part numbers and quantities.
• Process receipts in ERP and update inventory records.
• Pick and pack materials for shipping; prepare documentation.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and maintain accurate shelves.

Skills

ERP systems

Inventory management

Receiving/Shipping

Cycle counts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About Us:

BW Packaging is driving performance at the intersection of people, technology, and customer care. As part of the privately held Barry-Wehmiller family, we unite a global team of packaging experts with a clear purpose: People Who Care, Building Solutions that Perform. We take on our customers' toughest challenges as our own - delivering both innovative and enduring solutions that set the standard for value and performance. Our strength comes from our people and the power of our brands - trusted names in packaging that are known worldwide for engineering excellence, application expertise, and lifetime commitment to customer success. Truly Human Leadership guides our belief that exceptional business results and profound respect for people together provide the foundation of enduring success. We are committed to forging lasting partnerships with our customers, earning their trust through integrity, expertise, and execution. With our full range of packaging solutions and long term partnership and service, we help customers achieve operational excellence today while building the future of packaging together.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the accurate and efficient handling of materials in both receiving, shipping and staging for manufacturing and operations and/or parts fulfillment. This position ensures inventory integrity, supports production and fulfillment needs, and maintains a clean and organized work environment. The role requires attention to detail, ERP system proficiency, and effective communication with internal teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Receiving Operations

• Receive packages from carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL, LTL) and internal fabrication team.
• Open, unpack and inspect materials to verify part numbers, quantities and item accuracy related to purchase orders.
• Process receipts in ERP system and update inventory records.
• Run reports including MO shortage, FS shortage, best bin, and special locations.
• Transport items to/from fabrication and assembly as needed.
• Transport materials to/from local outside services or vendors.
• Sanitize incoming parts by removing OEM identifiers (i.e. stickers, plates, etc.) for Aftermarket.
• Label parts with internal identifiers.
• Coordinate with supply chain/purchasing to resolve discrepancies such as incorrect part, quantity issues, damaged goods or purchase order holds.
• Stock, stage and maintain inventory/bin items in an accurate, efficient and orderly manner.
• Perform inventory cycle counts.

Shipping/Picking Operations

• Pick materials for assembly or parts fulfillment, ensuring timely delivery: Verify location, quantity and item accuracy, reconcile differences.
• Resolve any picking issues.
• Present parts and materials for assembly in organized manner.
• Process inventory transactions in ERP system.
• Pack items for shipment: Select appropriate packaging (box, pallet, skid, crate).
• Build crates/boxes as required.
• Pack and secure materials for LTL or parcel shipping.
• Process shipments in ERP system.
• Complete shipping documentation including destination labels, bills-of-lading and commercial invoices.
• Determine and schedule shipping method (CIP, Ex Works, Domestic, International).
• Communicate with customer, project management or customer service reps for international documentation.
• For parts fulfillment, monitor shipping in-box for updates, early picks, and missing information.
• For equipment, coordinate with assembly team for outgoing shipments.

Operational Excellence

• Exceed Customers Expectations and deliver on the Trust they've given us through their order.
• Embody Barry-Wehmiller's Team Member Expectations & Team Member Goals.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase workflow optimization, efficiency and waste reduction.
• Adhere to standard processes and practices.
• Deliver on order quality by ensuring all parts and equipment orders are accurate and packaged for safe delivery.
• Work closely with planning, supply chain and other production team members to resolve issues.
• Follow all safety guidelines, including wearing required PPE, and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Other

• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of warehouse or material handling experience preferred.
• Basic computer and technology skills, familiarity with ERP systems and inventory processes.
• Must possess valid driver's license and maintain clean driving record, if requir