Material Handler 1

Millenniumsoft; Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Millenniumsoft in Canaan, CT is seeking a Material Handler on a contract (W2) basis to support receiving, inventory control, and timely delivery of MRO materials to maintenance and production teams.

Working hours are Mon-Fri 08:00–17:00. Pay rate is $23.00 per hour. Must be able to obtain forklift certification and work with ERP/CMMS/WMS systems; prior material handling and 5S practices are a plus. Physical lifting up to 50 lbs may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; 2 years of material handling experience helpful.
• Forklift certification required per client guidelines.
• Familiarity with ERP/CMMS/WMS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming MRO materials, spare parts, and maintenance supplies.
• Store and organize inventory in designated stockroom and warehouse locations.
• Deliver materials to maintenance and production teams in a timely manner.
• Perform inventory transactions using ERP, CMMS, WMS, RF scanners, or handheld devices.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Support Kanban, point-of-use replenishment, and spare parts management programs.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely.
• Follow good manufacturing practices, company procedures, and all safety requirements.
• Maintain clean, organized, and 5S-compliant storage areas.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on material flow, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with physical inventories and inventory-related investigations.
• Provide backup support for other inventory and warehouse functions as needed.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

ERP/CMMS/WMS

Inventory control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP software

RF scanners

Job description

Position : Material Handler

Location : Canaan, CT

Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

Note:

Working Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00 to 05 PM

Pay Rate: $23.00/hr

Roles & Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming MRO materials, spare parts, and maintenance supplies.
• Store and organize inventory in designated stockroom and warehouse locations.
• Deliver materials to maintenance and production teams in a timely manner.
• Perform inventory transactions using ERP, CMMS, WMS, RF scanners, or handheld devices.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Support Kanban, point-of-use replenishment, and spare parts management programs.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely.
• Follow good manufacturing practices, company procedures, and all safety requirements.
• Maintain clean, organized, and 5S-compliant storage areas.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on material flow, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with physical inventories and inventory-related investigations.
• Provide backup support for other inventory and warehouse functions as needed.
• May Be Required To Perform Other Duties As Assigned.

Required to maintain status in C2C training modules.

Experience & Education

• High School Diploma, GED or 2 years of relevant experience in material handling, inventory control, warehouse operations, or MRO storeroom operations preferred
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be able to obtain Forklift Certification to meet Client guidelines.
• Familiarity with ERP, CMMS, or inventory management systems preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (Per the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990).
• While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to episodes of walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, twisting, lifting, frequent use of hand to finger, handle, feel, pick or type which can include repetitive motion of the wrists, hands or fingers.
• The associate may occasionally be required to climb. The job may require lifting up to 50lbs in some areas but not all. The position will almost always have exposure to work near moving mechanical equipment.