Material Handler 1 - WAR

Ebsco Subscription Services España SL; Moody (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Industries is seeking a Material Handler to ensure safe, accurate, and timely movement of materials across the facility. You will support manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, and receiving with a focus on inventory accuracy and efficiency.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and experienced with forklifts. This role requires basic math, close attention to stock location, and strict adherence to company safety policies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum six months forklift operating experience.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Basic math skills for daily tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, labels and documents.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety and company policies.
• Operate forklifts and powered industrial trucks to move materials.
• Load and unload shipments accurately and efficiently.
• Stage materials to support production and shipping activities.
• Record material transactions using ERP/barcode systems.
• Verify quantities and storage locations for inventory accuracy.
• Assist with cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Conduct daily pre-shift inspections of equipment.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to production areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment per OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Move raw materials, WIP, and finished goods safely and efficiently.
• Operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks.
• Record transactions in ERP/barcode systems to allocate inventory.
• Verify material quantities and locations to ensure accuracy.
• Support cycle counts and physical inventories as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Forklift experience

Forklift certification

Math skills

Reading orders/docs

Organizational skills

English communication

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Barcode scanners

Inventory management software

Job description

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Vulcan Industries has been providing merchandising display solutions for 80 years. We take pride in our diverse customer base which includes some of the world’s best known retailers and brand marketers. With domestic and off-shore manufacturing, as well as sales offices in key markets across the country, we offer global solutions in today’s global economy.

Job Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods throughout the facility. This role supports manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, and receiving operations by ensuring materials are delivered to the appropriate locations in a timely manner to meet production schedules and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and detail-oriented, with experience operating forklifts and working in a fast-paced manufacturing or distribution environment. This position plays a vital role in maintaining inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance with company safety and quality standards.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum six (6) months of forklift operating experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain company forklift certification.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, inventory labels, shipping documents, and production records.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks to transport, load, unload, stack, and store materials throughout the facility.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments accurately and efficiently.
• Stage raw materials, components, and finished goods to support production and shipping activities.
• Perform manual material handling tasks, including lifting, carrying, stacking, and moving materials as needed.
• Utilize barcode scanners, ERP systems, and inventory management software to record material transactions and allocate inventory to work orders.
• Verify material quantities, product identification, and storage locations to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Conduct daily pre-shift inspections of forklifts and material handling equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to production areas to support manufacturing schedules.
• Follow established quality standards and procedures to prevent product damage and inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, inventory control, and operational efficiency.
• Support warehouse, inventory, production, shipping, and receiving functions as assigned.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Birmingham
Job Segment: Shipping and Receiving, Industrial, Warehouse, Forklift, Compliance, Operations, Manufacturing, Legal