Material Handler - 3rd Shift

Chalfant Manufacturing; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Chalfant Manufacturing is seeking a warehouse associate to support operations by transporting, organizing, and managing materials from raw inputs to finished goods. You will ensure accurate inventory transactions and alignment between physical and system inventory to support production and warehousing.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading, labeling, moving materials through ERP, and performing cycle counts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of warehouse/material handling or shipping/receiving experience preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials between storage, racks, and vehicles.
• Shrink wrap and band materials to prevent damage during transport.
• Maintain flow of finished materials to shipping or storage areas.
• Stage materials for cutting, punching, bending, and welding per schedules.
• Tag and identify materials; prepare packing lists and bills of lading.
• Print and manage paperwork for shipping/receiving.
• Verify items and quantities against documents; perform cycle counts.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack handling

ERP data accuracy

Inventory control mindset

RF scanner familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

Job Summary/Purpose:

To support manufacturing operations by transporting, organizing, and managing materials—from raw inputs to finished goods—while ensuring accurate execution of inventory transactions and alignment between physical and system inventory to support efficient production and warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

• Load and unload materials to and from designated storage areas (e.g., racks, shelves) and vehicles (e.g., trucks), ensuring materials are handled safely and without damage.
• Shrink wrap and band materials to prevent shifting or damage during transport.
• Maintain the flow of finished materials to designated shipping or storage areas.
• Stage materials for cutting, punching, bending, and welding operations based on production schedules/work orders.
• Mark all parts with proper identification, including packing lists and bills of lading.
• Create and attach identifying tags and labels to materials as required.
• Print and manage all required paperwork for shipping and receiving.
• Visually inspect and count all incoming and outgoing materials.
• Verify items and quantities against shipping and receiving documents.
• Receive and track materials using the ERP system.
• Ensure accurate data entry and inventory updates.
• Execute BIN transfers in ERP system, ensuring accurate movement of materials between locations in both system and physical warehouse.
• Maintain accurate inventory locations (BINs) and ensure all material movements are reflected in the system in real time.
• Verify system vs. physical inventory before and after material movements.
• Support and perform cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and report inventory variances.
• Ensure all materials are stored in correct, assigned BIN locations following standard procedures.
• Follow FIFO and material flow requirements where applicable.
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies, incorrect locations, or system issues to supervision.

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 year of experience in warehouse operations and material handling or shipping/receiving
• Experience with operating forklifts, pallet jacks and other material handling equipment

Preferred Qualification:

• Ability to execute ERP transactions (material movements, BIN transfers, receiving, shipping)
• Understanding of warehouse location systems and BIN structures.
• Strong data accuracy and inventory control mindset.
• Ability to reconcile physical vs system inventory discrepancies.
• Basic understanding of inventory processes (cycle counts, FIFO, stock accuracy.
• Ability to execute ERP transactions (material movements, BIN transfers, receiving, shipping).

Technology and Equipment:

• Basic computer skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage).
• Ability to perform inventory transactions, including BIN transfers, in ERP systems.
• Familiarity with warehouse location systems and inventory tracking tools.
• Experience with or ability to learn RF scanners.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs regularly
• Comfortable standing, bending, and moving for extended periods
• Seasonal changes in temperature
• Personal Protective Equipment is required

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.