Material Handler

Symbiotic Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbiotic Services in Newton, United States is seeking a dependable Material Handler to support a Frame Building operation. This role loads and unloads trucks, inspects and stages frames and materials, maintains inventory, and supports warehouse and shipping activities.

You will operate forklifts and power tools, assist multiple departments, and help maintain a clean, safe work environment. Must have at least 1 year warehouse experience and ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with overtime as

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of warehouse experience.
• Experience with inventory management.
• AS400 experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and checking incoming frames against load information.
• Promptly report inventory discrepancies and quality concerns.
• Sort and stage frames and materials in designated areas.
• Maintain inventory records and assist with monthly counts.
• Inspect frames during loading/unloading and report issues.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Safely operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, and ladders.
• Operate power tools to cut posts and materials to measurements.
• Track materials processed and report when required.
• Support Shipping with truck loading and preparation of materials for delivery.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Inventory management

AS400

Power tools

Attention to detail

Communication

Lifting 50 lbs

Team player

Tools

AS400

Power tools

Job description

Newton, United States | Posted on 09/30/2026

Overtime or a varied schedule may be required based on business needs.

Position Summary

Symbiotic Services is seeking a dependable Material Handler to support a Frame Building operation. This position is responsible for loading and unloading trucks, inspecting and staging frames and materials, maintaining accurate inventory, and supporting related warehouse and shipping activities.

The Material Handler will operate material-handling equipment and power tools, assist multiple departments as needed, and help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and checking incoming frames against load information.
• Promptly report inventory discrepancies, damaged materials, and quality concerns to management.
• Sort and stage frames and other materials in designated areas according to established organizational standards.
• Maintain inventory records and assist with monthly inventory counts.
• Inspect frames during loading and unloading and report quality issues.
• Keep workstations, aisles, staging areas, pallets, and other work areas clean and organized.
• Safely operate equipment including forklifts, electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, and ladders.
• Operate power tools and equipment, including a bandsaw, to cut posts and materials to specified measurements.
• Accurately track materials processed, including linear-foot measurements when required.
• Assist other departments as needed, particularly Post and Shipping operations.
• Support Shipping with truck loading and preparation of materials for delivery.
• Follow all established workplace and equipment safety procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of warehouse experience .
• Previous inventory experience.
• General computer skills; AS400 experience is a plus.
• Experience using power tools such as staple guns, grinders, and sanders.
• Knowledge of furniture frame construction is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule and overtime when required.
• Ability to travel between plant locations when necessary.
• Ability to work in environments that may be hot or cold and are not climate-controlled.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds .

Symbiotic Services is committed to equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.