Material Handler I

HUNTSVILLE; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Futaba in Huntsville, AL seeks a Material Handler to move materials within the factory and manage inventory. The role supports the warehouse team, ensuring accurate scanning and receipt of materials, and compliance with safety and EPA/OSHA standards.

The candidate will work with MS Office tools, assist with shipping/receiving, and be flexible for overtime to meet production schedules. A GED or high school diploma is required, with 1–2 years' related experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years related experience in warehouse/inventory roles.
• Intermediate computer skills with inventory systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload materials by hand or with lifting equipment.
• Scan materials to update inventory system accurately.
• Ship orders via UPS/FedEx and record receipts.
• Pick materials for production based on orders.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and safety rules.
• Maintain clean work areas and adhere to EPA/OSHA guidelines.
• Protect components from ESD damage with proper equipment.
• Assist with overtime to meet schedules as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Basic math

Detail oriented

Team player

Forklift training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Description

Reports To: Operations Manager

Location: Huntsville, AL

Position Summary:

The Material Handler is a member of the Warehouse team. Primarily, this position is responsible for the movement of materials within the factory and inventory control.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or by using lifting equipment.
2. Scans incoming materials accurately in ensure the inventory system is correct.
3. Ships orders through UPS, FedEx, or other freight liners, and receives orders into the inventory system.
4. Picks product for production based on production orders.
5. Follows written and/or verbal instructions and processes.
6. Complies with EPA and OSHA codes and regulations; Adheres to proper safety practices in the performance of all tasks.
7. Protects electronics components and assemblies from ESD damage through proper use of ESD protection equipment.
8. Maintains a clean work environment by performing routine housekeeping tasks.
9. Inputs ideas and concerns on procedures, processes, quality issues, safety issues, etc.
10. Must be flexible to work overtime to meet customer and manufacturing schedules including weekends and holidays as needed.
11. All other duties as assigned by management to ensure the success of Futaba.

Experience and Educational Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
2. 1-2 years related experience and/or training.
3. Intermediate experience with computers, inventory MRP systems and working knowledge of MS Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Minimum Skills, Knowledge & Ability Requirements:

1. Written communication skills: Ability to read and write short correspondence, memos and simple instructions.
2. Verbal communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
3. Basic math skills with ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
4. Ability to deal with stressful situations as they arise, apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions, deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
5. Detail oriented: attention and adherence to stocking and kitting procedures and departmental policies.
6. Ability to complete Fork Truck training and obtain certification.
7. Works well in a team environment and demonstrates a “Can Do” attitude.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

1. Physical activity requiring standing, walking (or otherwise be mobile), reaching, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing.
2. Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
3. Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance.
4. Employee must be able to lift up to 35lbs or move up to 50 lbs. Must be able to maneuver items in excess of 50lbs using the appropriate material handling equipment and/or teamwork.
5. Effectively operate and use pallet jacks, ladders, carts, and standard material handling equipment including transport carts.
6. Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
7. Ability to deal with stressful situations as they arise, apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions, deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Requirements

1. High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
2. 1-2 years related experience and/or training.
3. Intermediate experience with computers, inventory MRP systems and working knowledge of MS Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook).