Material Handler

Kids for the Future; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Novus Technical Services USA is seeking a motivated Material Handler to support project sites by receiving, organizing, staging, and distributing materials and equipment. You will help ensure accurate counts, timely availability, and safe handling of items using forklifts and related gear.

The role emphasizes OSHA compliance, clear recordkeeping, and teamwork with operations. Candidates should have 1–2 years in shipping/receiving or warehouse work, strong computer skills, and the ability to pass

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years in shipping, receiving or material handling in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proven ability to follow detailed instructions while keeping accurate records.
• Strong computer literacy and experience with inventory systems.
• Experience operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Able to pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, unload, and verify incoming materials and shipments.
• Load, unload, move, and stage materials at the project site and storage areas.
• Maintain accurate digital and physical inventory records.
• Track material movement and distribution to operations teams.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure materials are available for scheduled work.
• Follow safety policies and lean manufacturing principles where applicable.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

OSHA compliance

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Team communication

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

• Base Pay $24.00 - $34.00 / Year
• Job Category Semiconductor
• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT

Contact information

• Name Semiconductor Jobs

Novus Technical Services USA is seeking a motivatedMaterial Handler to support commercial and industrial construction operations by receiving, organizing, staging, tracking, and distributing materials and equipment throughout the project site. This role plays an important part in ensuring materials are accurately accounted for and available to operations teams when and where they are needed.

The Material Handler will assist with shipping and receiving, inventory control, material staging, warehouse and laydown yard organization, and the movement of materials throughout the site. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, computer proficiency, and the ability to safely operate material-handling equipment while maintaining accurate digital and physical inventory records.

Novus Technical Services USA offers competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, training programs, and clear opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, or material handling within a manufacturing, commercial, or industrial environment
• Proven ability to follow detailed and complex instructions while maintaining accurate digital and physical records
• High level of computer literacy and experience using inventory management systems or related technology
• Experience operating warehouse and material-handling equipment such as forklifts, electric pallet jacks, palletizers, and saws
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to accurately track, locate, and distribute materials
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with operations teams, supervisors, and other project personnel
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is highly desired
• Ability to lift, carry, move, stage, and restock materials manually when required
• Ability to work in warehouse, manufacturing, and active construction-site environments
• Strict adherence to good manufacturing practices, OSHA requirements, and company safety procedures
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
• Reliable transportation
• OSHA 10 preferred
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record preferred

This is a safety-sensitive position; the candidate must complete and pass a background check and a ten-panel drug/alcohol screening.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, unload, and verify incoming materials, equipment, and shipments
• Load, unload, move, and stage materials throughout the project site, warehouse, and designated storage areas
• Maintain accurate digital and physical inventory records for materials and equipment
• Track material movement, quantities, locations, and distribution to operations teams
• Pick, prepare, and issue materials according to project requirements and work schedules
• Organize and maintain warehouse, laydown, and material storage areas to ensure materials are easily identifiable and accessible
• Operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, palletizers, saws, and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Assist with shipping, receiving, inventory counts, cycle counts, and material reconciliation
• Coordinate with operations teams to ensure required materials are available to support scheduled work
• Identify and report damaged, missing, incorrect, or improperly stored materials
• Label, tag, document, and properly store incoming and outgoing materials
• Assist with manual material movement and inventory restocking as required
• Follow established inventory control procedures and maintain accurate documentation
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe material storage and work areas
• Follow good manufacturing practices and lean manufacturing principles where applicable
• Comply with all OSHA regulations, site requirements, and company safety policies