Material Handler - 1st Shift

Socket.dev; Yadkinville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in North Carolina is seeking a dependable Material Handler to keep production lines running by managing scrap, bins, and material flow. You will identify and tag material, load trailers, and ensure correct bin placement according to pad layouts.

You must hold a forklift license, read and understand English, and be able to perform Oracle material move transactions. The role emphasizes safety, accurate labeling of finished goods, and timely delivery of items to lines to prevent delays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand English.
• Previous line experience with the workflow of all lines.
• Forklift license and training; pass written test.

Responsibilities

• Manage scrap metal and ensure proper tagging and loading on trailers.
• Maintain bins and pad layout; deliver items with minimal line stoppage.
• Operate forklift and move bins safely; follow Kanban and material flow.
• Record weights and complete manifests; use Oracle for material moves.
• Perform safety checks at start of shift and report issues.
• Ensure finished goods are labeled correctly before moving.

Skills

Read English

Line experience

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Job Summary:

Service lines with raw materials, correct bins, and empty/replace full scrap bins in a manner that prevents line stoppage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all scrap metal is emptied into correct compactor and baled scrap material is properly identified/tagged with correct material description and loaded on SIM’s trailer.
• Maintain foil racks/cores/and returnable bins on returnable pad in correct locations per pad layout.
• Deliver all required items to lines as needed and in a manner that prevents line wait time.
• Assure correct bins are moved to assigned locations, Kanban, etc.
• Assures Finished good products at end of line are labeled correctly before moving.
• Scan FG into system before loading YDC trailer.
• Unload returnable bin from YDC trailer as required.
• Weigh and tag all metal reclaim material with correct metal description, complete manifest, load onto trailer, and track weight to assure it does not exceed weight limit and complete manifest.
• Refill and change out LPG tanks
• Use and understand Oracle to make material move transactions if required.
• Understand workflow of all production lines,
• Complete safety check form at start of shift and place in designated location, must note and report any issues before operating and report any lift / material / building damage resulting from bumping / hitting at the time of incident.
• Practice safe driving / equipment operating work habits at all times.
• Immediately report any unsafe act or condition.

Required Experience, Education, Skills, and Abilities for Consideration as a Candidate:

• Must be able to read and understand English.
• Previous line experience with the workflow of all lines.
• Computer skills – Oracle material move transactions.
• Forklift license- must be capable of completing forklift training and pass written test.
• Possess good safety record

Preferred or Additional, Experience, Education, Skills and Abilities:

• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Creative Program Solving
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Accountability

I. Physical Requirements of this Position

How much on-the-job time is spent performing the following physical activities?

Physical Activity

Amount of Time

None

Less than 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

More than 2/3

Standing

In an average workday, the employee primarily performs: (Check one)

Sedentary Work: Lifting 10 lbs. Maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as computers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Repetitive motion of hand and finger movement to manually input data using a keyboard or to assemble parts may be required for up to eight hours a day. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Medium Work: Lifting 50 lbs. Maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of object weighing up to 25 lbs.

Heavy Work: Lifting 100 lbs. Maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of object weighing up to 50 lbs.

Visual Acuity Requirements of this position including color, depth perception and field of vision (Check one)

Close Vision: Clear vision at 20” or less.

Distance Vision: Clear vision at 20’ or more.

Peripheral Vision: Ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point.

Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.

Ability to Adjust Focus: Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

No special vision requirements.

Select the level of noise that is typical in the work environment for this job: (Check one)

Loud noise: (Examples: normal manufacturing conditions, fork truck and maintenance departments)

II. Work Environment

How much exposure to the following environmental conditions does this job require?

Environmental Conditions

Amount of Time

None

Less than 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

More than 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

True

Work near moving mechanical parts

True

Work in high, precarious places

False

Fumes or airborne particles

True

Toxic or caustic chemicals

True

Outdoor weather conditions

True

Extreme cold (non-weather)

False

Extreme heat (non-weather)

True

Risk of electrical shock

True

Work with explosives

True

Risk of radiation

True

Vibration

False

Work/job-related travel

True

Additional physical requirements and/or environmental conditions not mentioned above: NA