MATERIAL HANDLER

Southern Fabricators, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Hands-on training

Career growth

Supportive team

Opportunities to advance

Job summary

Southern Fabricators, Inc. is seeking a dependable Material Handler to support production by moving, organizing, and delivering materials throughout the facility.

This full-time role requires operating forklifts and cranes, verifying materials, and keeping work centers supplied to sustain efficient production. You will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, collaborating with Production, Shipping, Receiving, and Quality teams to ensure accurate material flow.

Qualifications

• Previous material handling, warehouse, shipping/receiving, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift experience required; ability to complete forklift training and certification.
• Overhead crane experience is a plus; willingness to complete crane training.
• Ability to safely handle and move materials in an active manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read basic work orders, part numbers, labels, and material identification information.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure materials are delivered to the correct location.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Strong safety awareness and willingness to follow procedures.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely move raw materials, parts, components, and finished products throughout the facility.
• Deliver materials to production work centers based on production needs and schedules.
• Load, unload, stage, and organize materials in designated storage areas.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with organizing inventory and maintaining clean storage areas.
• Verify materials, quantities, part numbers, and locations before moving.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Overhead crane training

Forklift certification

Job description

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MATERIAL HANDLER

Full Time Polkton, NC, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1269

Salary Range: $18.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Now Hiring: Material Handler

Are you dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Southern Fabricators is looking for a Material Handler to support our production operations by safely moving, organizing, and delivering materials throughout the facility.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys staying active, working as part of a team, and helping keep production running efficiently. The Material Handler plays an important role in making sure employees have the correct materials, parts, and supplies where they need them and when they need them.

What You’ll Be Doing

Safely move raw materials, parts, components, and finished products throughout the manufacturing facility

Deliver materials to production work centers based on production needs and schedules

Load, unload, stage, and organize materials in designated storage and production areas

Operate forklifts and other approved material-handling equipment safely and efficiently

Operate overhead cranes as required after completing company training and certification

Assist with loading and unloading trucks, trailers, and incoming material shipments

Verify materials, quantities, part numbers, and locations before moving or delivering material

Maintain accurate material identification and help ensure materials are placed in the correct locations

Support production employees by keeping work centers supplied with the materials needed to complete jobs

Move completed parts and products to the appropriate next operation, staging area, or shipping location

Assist with organizing inventory and maintaining clean, orderly material storage areas

Identify damaged, incorrect, or questionable materials and report concerns to the appropriate supervisor

Perform routine inspections of forklifts and material-handling equipment before use

Follow established procedures for safely handling large, heavy, or irregularly shaped materials

Maintain clear aisles, work areas, and designated material locations

Follow all Southern Fabricators safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment

Communicate material shortages, incorrect materials, or production needs to supervisors and appropriate departments

Assist Production, Shipping, Receiving, and other departments with material movement as needed

Perform other duties as assigned based on production and business needs

What We’re Looking For

Previous material handling, warehouse, shipping/receiving, or manufacturing experience preferred

Forklift experience preferred; ability to complete Southern Fabricators forklift training and certification

Overhead crane experience is a plus; willingness and ability to complete required crane training

Ability to safely handle and move materials in an active manufacturing environment

Ability to read basic work orders, part numbers, labels, and material identification information

Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure materials are delivered to the correct location

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic

Strong safety awareness and willingness to follow established procedures

Ability to work independently while also supporting a team environment

Good communication and organizational skills

Ability to prioritize tasks as production needs change throughout the shift

Comfortable working around welding, fabrication equipment, forklifts, cranes, and other manufacturing operations

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift

Ability to regularly bend, reach, push, pull, and perform other physical activities required for material handling

Ability to lift and carry materials within company-established lifting requirements

Ability to safely climb on and off forklifts and other approved material-handling equipment

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include noise, heat, moving equipment, and changing temperatures

Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment

Why You’ll Want to Work Here

At Southern Fabricators, we value dependable employees who work together to keep our manufacturing operations moving. We provide opportunities to learn new skills, receive hands-on training, and grow within the company.

Our benefits include:

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Hands‑on training and skill development

Opportunities for long‑term career growth

Supportive team environment

Opportunities to advance

Additional Information

The Material Handler plays a key role in maintaining an efficient flow of materials throughout Southern Fabricators. This position requires regular interaction with Production, Shipping, Receiving, Quality, and other departments to ensure materials are safely and accurately delivered where they are needed.

Responsibilities may extend beyond those listed as production and business needs evolve. All employees are expected to follow Southern Fabricators’ safety procedures, quality standards, and workplace policies at all times.