Material Handler - Cycle Counter 2nd Shift

Bison®; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Bison® is seeking a Material Handler – Cycle Counter to maintain accurate inventory and support warehouse operations. This second-shift, hourly role involves hands-on counting, documentation, and discrepancy resolution while adhering to safety and quality standards.

You will count materials, verify quantities, enter results into Oracle, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues. Forklift certification is a plus, and lifting 20–50 lbs is required in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or material handling is preferred.
• Experience with cycle counting or inventory control is preferred.
• Basic computer/data entry skills; Oracle knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to read work instructions and follow directions.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• Ability to lift 20–50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts following SOPs.
• Accurately count, verify, and document quantities, locations, lot numbers, and part numbers.
• Enter count results into Oracle in a timely and accurate manner.
• Investigate discrepancies and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with warehouse, production, and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain organized and labeled storage locations to support accuracy.
• Assist with physical inventory counts as required.
• Follow safety, quality, and 5S housekeeping standards.
• Handle general material tasks including receiving, stocking, picking, and moving materials.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Inventory control

Data entry

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

The Material Handler – Cycle Counter is an hourly second shift role responsible for maintaining accurate inventory through regular cycle counts and inventory audits. This position plays a key role in ensuring material accuracy to support warehouse operations, production schedules, and customer fulfillment. The associate performs hands‑on counting, documentation, and discrepancy resolution while following established safety and quality standards.

What You Will Do

• Perform scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts of inventory following standard operating procedures
• Accurately count, verify, and document material quantities, locations, lot numbers, and part numbers
• Enter count results into ORACLE in a timely and accurate manner
• Identify, research, and report inventory discrepancies; assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Work with supervisors and cross‑functional teams (warehouse, production, quality) to resolve inventory issues
• Maintain organized, labeled, and accurate storage locations to support inventory accuracy
• Participate in physical inventory counts as required
• Follow all safety rules, quality standards, and housekeeping (5S) expectations
• Perform general material handling tasks as assigned, including receiving, stocking, picking, and moving materials

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or material handling experience preferred
• Experience with cycle counting or inventory control preferred
• Basic computer and data entry skills; ORACLE knowledge is a plus
• Ability to read work instructions and follow written and verbal directions
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Forklift certified
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and lift 20-50 lbs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills