Material Handler I (Contract)

Novanta Corporation; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to ensure timely movement of materials within the facility. You will load, unload, count, and package materials while maintaining accurate records and inventory control. The role requires operating forklifts or related equipment and collaborating across departments to meet production goals.

Join a global company committed to quality and efficiency, with opportunities to contribute to robotics, automation, and precision manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• Operate material handling equipment such as hand-trucks, forklifts, or pallet jacks.
• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Move materials to and from storage areas using forklifts or other equipment.
• Load and unload materials from trucks and other vehicles.
• Verify the accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Package and label produced goods.
• Maintain inventory records and perform regular cycle counts.
• Collaborate with other departments and teams.
• Meet or exceed production goals as established.

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Job description

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing - improving productivity, enhancing people's lives and redefining what's possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.

This position supports Novanta's Robotics & Automation businesses, including ATI Industrial Automation and Novanta IMS. These teams develop industry-leading solutions spanning robotic end-of-arm tooling, force/torque sensing and integrated stepper motors that enable high-performance automation systems across a wide range of industries.

Summary

As a Material Handler, you will ensure timely and accurate movement of materials within the facility. Your responsibilities will include packaging, shipping, and receiving and distributing materials.

Primary Responsibilities

• Moving materials to and from storage areas using forklifts or other equipment
• Loading and unloading materials from trucks and other vehicles
• Verifying the accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments
• Packaging and labeling of produced goods
• Maintaining inventory records and performing regular cycle counts

Additional Job Description

• Maintains in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies.
• Documents materials and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and location of units.
• Receives credit-return material and supplies from production by verifying materials and supplies code and lot number and quantity, placing materials in stock.
• Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.
• Documents product shipment by recording units shipped.
• Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections.
• Collaborate closely with other departments and teams.
• Meet or exceed production goals as established.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Outcomes / KPIs

• Inventory accuracy
• Inventory Turnover

Requirements

• Be able to operate material handling equipment such as hand-trucks, forklifts, or pallet jacks.
• Be able to work in a dynamic environment and meet deadlines.
• Be detail-oriented and able to maintain accurate records
• Be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings if necessary
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis

Competencies

• Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes opportunities when they arise.
• Collaborative Team Player - Collaborative: Is intentional about seeking input and including others when making decisions. Humility: self aware, vulnerable, willing to reflect critically on opportunities for self improvement. Interpersonal Influence: listens, masters productive conflict, works across functions and BU boundaries. Trustworthy: Builds trusting relationships by being transparent and acting with integrity.
• Learning on the Fly - Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

Education Requirement

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs independently
• Able to work occasional weekends and evening
• 1+ Year's inventory management experience
• Strong attention to detail

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

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