Material Handler

Victaulic; McMinnville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic is seeking a committed Material Handler to support our warehouse operations. You will receive, move, stage, and issue raw materials and production components, operating forklifts and related equipment as needed.

You will maintain organized inventory, perform ERP/WMS transactions, and assist with cycle counts, audits, and discrepancy investigations. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of warehouse safety and OSHA standards.
• Experience with material handling equipment and inventory control.
• Familiarity with ERP/WMS transactions and cycle counts.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and attendance.
• Ability to train and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Level 1: receive, move, stage, and issue raw materials and production components.
• Level 1: operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other approved material handling equipment.
• Level 1: identify material types, part numbers, heat numbers, and inventory labels.
• Level 1: maintain organized inventory locations and proper material storage practices.
• Level 1: follow FIFO requirements and inventory control procedures.
• Level 1: perform basic ERP/WMS transactions accurately.
• Level 1: maintain clean and organized work areas per safety standards.
• Level 1: understand basic shipping, receiving, and inventory procedures.
• Level 1: demonstrate reliable attendance, communication, and teamwork.
• Level 2: coordinate movement of materials to support production schedules.
• Level 2: perform inventory transactions within ERP/WMS systems.
• Level 2: assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and discrepancy investigations.
• Level 2: load/unload inbound and outbound shipments.
• Level 2: monitor inventory storage locations and ensure accuracy.
• Level 2: assist in training less experienced material handlers.
• Level 2: troubleshoot routine inventory and material flow issues.
• Level 2: understand warehouse workflow and priorities.
• Level 2: support shipping, receiving, and production teams to maintain efficiency.
• Level 3: lead daily material handling activities and coordinate workflow.
• Level 3: assist supervisors with task assignment and monitoring.
• Level 3: mentor material handlers on safety and processes.
• Level 3: assist with inventory investigations and corrective actions.
• Level 3: support process improvements in warehouse organization.
• Level 3: monitor staging areas and workflow efficiency to minimize downtime.
• Level 3: communicate concerns with leadership and production teams.
• Level 3: promote accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and safety.
• Level 3: serve as role model for safety and performance.
• Additional: ensure safety compliance, participate in training, maintain inventory accuracy, support improvement initiatives, complete documentation.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

ERP/WMS proficiency

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Job Description

Level 1 – Material Handling Fundamentals

• Consistently demonstrate safe material handling and warehouse practices.
• Properly receive, move, stage, and issue raw materials and production components.
• Competently operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other approved material handling equipment.
• Accurately identify material types, part numbers, heat numbers, and inventory labels.
• Maintain organized inventory locations and proper material storage practices.
• Follow FIFO requirements and inventory control procedures where applicable.
• Perform basic ERP/WMS transactions accurately.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with company safety standards.
• Understand basic shipping, receiving, and inventory procedures.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance, communication, and teamwork.

Level 2 – Material Handling Proficiency

• All Level 1 requirements.
• Efficiently coordinate movement of materials to support production schedules.
• Proficiently perform inventory transactions within ERP/WMS systems.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and inventory discrepancy investigations.
• Proficiently load and unload inbound and outbound shipments.
• Monitor inventory organization and ensure materials are stored in correct locations.
• Assist in training less experienced material handlers on procedures and best practices.
• Troubleshoot routine inventory and material flow issues.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of warehouse workflow and operational priorities.
• Support shipping, receiving, and production teams to maintain operational efficiency.

Level 3 – Advanced Material Handling & Leadership

• All Level 2 requirements.
• Lead daily material handling activities and coordinate workflow within assigned areas.
• Assist supervisors with assigning tasks and monitoring completion of operational priorities.
• Mentor and train material handlers on safety, inventory accuracy, equipment operation, and system processes.
• Assist with inventory investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Support implementation of process improvements related to warehouse organization and material flow.
• Monitor staging areas, inventory locations, and workflow efficiency to minimize downtime.
• Communicate operational concerns, shortages, and priorities effectively with leadership and production teams.
• Promote accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and safe work practices throughout the department.
• Serve as a role model for safety, quality, attendance, and operational performance.

Additional Responsibilities / Lead Material Handler

• Ensure compliance with all Company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and required training sessions.
• Assist with maintaining inventory accuracy and warehouse housekeeping standards.
• Support annual physical inventory activities and inventory reconciliation efforts.
• Assist leadership with continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency projects.
• Complete required documentation, reports, and system transactions accurately and timely.