Material Handler

Gusmer Enterprises; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 242,000 - 345,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance;

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

401K with matching

Job summary

Gusmer Enterprises is seeking a Material Handler to support production by staging raw materials, receiving and storing inventory, and delivering materials throughout the facility. The role requires forklift certification, a high school diploma or GED, and at least two years of warehouse experience.

You will maintain accurate records and ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, with overtime and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least two years of warehouse experience.
• Forklift experience is required; certification preferred.
• Microsoft Office proficiency is required.

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.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Overview: 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.