Material Handler

EBSCO Industries, Inc.; Vincent (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Industries in Vincent, Alabama is seeking a Material Handler to safely move materials, operate forklifts, and support production flow. You will stage materials, track inventory with barcodes, and help maintain accurate counts and clean, organized work areas.

The role requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment while following company policies and OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum six months forklift operating experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read, interpret, and compare words, numbers, labels, and work orders accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment to transport, load, unload, stack, and store materials efficiently, accurately, and safely.
• Stage materials for production and distribution activities.
• Perform manual material handling, stacking, and unloading activities as needed.
• Utilize barcode scanners and inventory management systems to track material transactions and allocate work orders.
• Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Verify product quantities and locations using measuring devices and storage layouts.
• Conduct daily pre-shift inspections of forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, and safety hazards to supervision promptly.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Support quality standards by ensuring accurate handling and movement of materials.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Basic math

English communication

Teamwork

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Barcode scanners

Inventory management systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Material Handler plays a critical role in supporting plant operations by safely and efficiently moving raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods throughout the facility. This position is responsible for operating forklifts and other material handling equipment, ensuring accurate inventory movement, supporting production requirements, and maintaining a safe work environment.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and capable of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while adhering to quality, productivity, and inventory control standards.

This position is located in our Vincent, Alabama warehouse.

Job Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of six (6) months of forklift operating experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Forklift Certification.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read, interpret, and compare words, numbers, labels, and work orders accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Essential Job Function

• Safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment to transport, load, unload, stack, and store materials efficiently, accurately, and safely
• Stage materials for production and distribution activities.
• Perform manual material handling, stacking, and unloading activities as needed.
• Utilize barcode scanners and inventory management systems to track material transactions and allocate work orders.
• Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Verify product quantities and locations using measuring devices and storage layouts.
• Conduct daily pre-shift inspections of forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, and safety hazards to supervision promptly.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Support quality standards by ensuring accurate handling and movement of materials.

Vulcan Industries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vulcan Industries strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Vulcan Industries complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.