Material Handler 1st shift

New Flyer; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Paid holidays

401K with match

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Inclusive culture

Job summary

New Flyer is seeking a Material Handler to support production through accurate inventory management and timely material delivery. The role focuses on safe forklift operation, cycle counts, and zone-based material flow to sustain manufacturing efficiency.

You will work in a structured environment, maintain 5S standards, and collaborate with production teams to move materials and handle waste in a safe, compliant manner.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or materials role preferred.
• Forklift operation experience or ability to become certified.
• Basic computer skills including Excel and Word.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Strong attention to detail with inventory counting.
• Self-motivated with good organizational and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift and obtain certifications.
• Maintain accurate inventory through counting, tracking, and cycle counts.
• Deliver materials to production lines and stock designated point-of-use locations.
• Set up storage solutions (racks, bins, carts) to prevent damage or loss.
• Establish and maintain designated drop zones for material delivery and removal.
• Support production teams with material movement and lifting as needed.
• Process and remove rejected or non-conforming materials daily.
• Dispose of waste materials and manage hopper/trash removal.
• Update visual management tools with part storage information.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in line with 5S standards.
• Actively contributes to workplace safety and incident prevention effort.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

ERP systems

Excel

Word

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

New Flyer is North America’s heavy-duty transit bus leader, providing sustainable mobility solutions through transit buses, technology, and infrastructure. New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leader in propulsion agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions. Building on its 90+ year legacy of innovation, New Flyer is the only manufacturer offering all three types of zero-emission transit buses, with over 1,900 zero-emission buses delivered to date. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses currently operated by approximately 500 agencies.

New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leader in propulsion agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions. Building on its 90+ year legacy of innovation, New Flyer is the only manufacturer offering all three types of zero-emission transit buses, with over 1,900 zero-emission buses delivered to date. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses currently operated by approximately 500 agencies.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Material Handler, you will play a key role in supporting production by ensuring accurate inventory management and the timely delivery of materials to the shop floor. This position is essential to maintaining workflow efficiency, organization, and safety within the manufacturing environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Safely operate a forklift and complete required certifications
• Maintain accurate inventory through counting, tracking, and cycle counts
• Deliver materials to production lines and stock designated point-of-use locations
• Set up and organize storage solutions (racks, bins, carts) to prevent damage or loss
• Establish and maintain designated drop zones for material delivery and removal
• Support production teams with material movement and lifting as needed
• Process and remove rejected or non-conforming materials daily
• Dispose of waste materials and manage hopper/trash removal
• Update visual management tools (e.g., whiteboards) with part storage information
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in line with 5S standards
• Actively contributes to workplace safety and incident prevention effort

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or materials role preferred
• Forklift operation experience (or ability to become certified)
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately count and track inventory
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and teamwork skills

WHY JOIN US

• Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of massmobility.
• Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• 401K with generous company match.
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024).
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies.

OUR WHY

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—areat the core of everything we do.

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and informationisavailable at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

New Flyer is committed to administering all employment mattersin accordance withthe value we place on fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the contributions of all team members. We ensure that all employment decisions are based upon merit andcomply withapplicable employment legislation and requirements. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.