Material Handler

Gusmer Enterprises; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401K with matching

Job summary

Gusmer Enterprises, Newton, NC is seeking a Material Handler to keep operations running smoothly. You will stage materials, receive and store inventory, and transport goods throughout the facility to support production schedules.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of warehouse experience, forklift experience with certification, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is an onsite role with daytime hours and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or GED required.
• At least two years warehouse experience required.
• Forklift experience required; forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support production schedules by staging raw materials and packaging supplies to ensure efficient workflow.
• Receive, inspect, verify, and store incoming materials with FIFO accuracy.
• Pick, transport, and deliver materials and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Complete warehouse documentation accurately and in accordance with procedures.
• Package, load, and prepare shipments while protecting products during transit.
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse environment and operate material handling equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Education

Highschool Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift

Job description

Material Handler

Location: Onsite

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor

Employment Status: Full-Time

Travel: None

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm overtime and weekends as needed

Pay: $21.91/hour

Benefits: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401K with matching.

Position Summary

The Material Handler plays an essential role in keeping operations running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Supports production teams through collaboration and communication to ensure materials are delivered where and when they are needed, while maintaining an organized, compliant, and high-quality warehouse environment. Responsibilities include receiving, storing, retrieving, packaging, loading, unloading, and transporting materials. Must maintain forklift certification to fulfill job duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Support production schedules by staging raw materials and packaging supplies to ensure efficient workflow and minimize downtime.
• Receive, inspect, verify, and store incoming materials, maintaining accurate inventory records and following FIFO inventory practices.
• Pick, transport, and deliver materials and finished goods throughout the facility while ensuring product accuracy and traceability.
• Complete warehouse, inventory, and work order documentation accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
• Package, load, and prepare shipments to ensure products are protected during handling, transportation, and delivery.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused warehouse environment while operating forklifts and material handling equipment in compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma/GED required.
• At least two years warehouse experience required.
• Forklift experience required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office required.

Work Environment

This position typically functions in office environment and warehouse/production areas. There will be exposure to moderate noise levels, fumes, dust, chemicals, heat/cold, and allergens especially in the warehouse and production environments.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and supporting internal career growth. All qualified internal applicants will receive consideration consistent with company policies.