Material Handler - 1st Shift

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to ensure the smooth movement of materials and maintain accurate inventory records. This role involves using various equipment, including forklifts, to support production needs and ensure quality standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some experience in material handling. Join a company that values diversity and offers a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, and a 401k savings plan. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in material handling preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of materials for damages.
• Use PIT to move materials timely as per production needs.
• Maintain accurate inventory records.

Skills

Material Handling

Inventory Management

Forklift Operation

Visual Inspection

Problem Resolution

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Forklift

Battery-powered lift

Job description

Material Handler - 1st Shift (Nonwoven area)

Shift Details: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm *Required Overtime will be mandatory. Up to 4 hours daily depending on company needs. Weekend production will be required on a needed basis.

What Material Handling contributes to Cardinal Health

Manufacturing is responsible for cost of production and maintenance activities including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment.

Material Handling uses a variety of equipment such as forklifts, conveyers, cranes, handcarts, and power trucks to move materials, parts, assemblies and finished products or goods within a plant, office or warehouse. May maintain records.

Job Summary

The Associate II of Material Handling is responsible for ensuring orderly movement of raw material and or finished goods. They also record and maintain accurate inventory records for either raw material and or finished goods.

Responsibilities

• Performs visual inspections of incoming and outgoing materials for visible damages.
• Uses PIT (e.g. forklift, battery-powered lift) to move material on a timely basis consistent with production requirements.
• Records movement of material in ERP system.
• Maintains housekeeping, stage raw and or finish goods in inventory locations.
• Prepare pallets for shipment by organizing materials and wrapping them securely.
• Verify inventory accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Place orders for materials needed on the assembly line, using SKU numbers.
• Stock department machines/equipment with adequate and correct material or packaging supplies.
• Move full material boxes, pallets and carts to designated area.
• Fill material feeding equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records of raw materials used in the assembly process.
• Work overtime as required.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience, preferred
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks
• Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
• Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works under moderate degree of supervision
• Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor
• Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor

Pay rate:$17.00 per hour

Bonus eligible:No

Benefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:05/10/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.