Material Handler II

Openwork; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Openwork seeks a reliable Material Handler II in Charlotte, NC to support production by pulling orders, delivering materials, and maintaining inventory. The role requires forklift operation, attention to detail, and ERP-driven inventory transactions. Shift runs 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday through Thursday with potential overtime.

Temp, on-site position with competitive hourly pay. Candidates should have at least 5 years in material handling, a High School Diploma or GED, and be able to adapt to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in material handling and forklift operation.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Prepping, organizing, and staging materials to maintain production
• Responding to department calls to assist in material transport
• Performing regular inventory counts
• Investigating and staging incoming material in ERP as needed
• Running ERP reports to forecast material needs
• Root-cause analysis of inventory discrepancies with leadership
• Organizing parts and pallets with part numbers, heat numbers, and job numbers
• Back-up coverage for other Material Handlers as needed

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Proactive communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Openwork is currently assisting a local client in their search for a Material Handler II position in Charlotte, NC. The position supports production activities by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies and assisting with organizing and maintaining existing inventory. The ideal candidate for the material handler position is a diligent worker who can complete tasks successfully with little to no guidance.Key Responsibilities Include• Prepping, organizing, and staging various manufacturing departments with materials necessary to maintain production• Respond to calls from various departments to assist in material transportation• Performing inventory counts• Investigating and analyzing ERP to stage incoming material where needed• Running reports in ERP to prepare for and stay ahead of material needs• Investigate and determine root cause of inventory discrepancies and make suggestions for correction to leadership• Meticulously organize parts and pallets of parts with part numbers, heat numbers, and job numbers, as appropriate• Fill in as back up for all Material Handlers and proficient in their various advanced tasks; moving plate packs, issuing plate pack material, issue saw material and transacting drops, kitting for Assembly, complying with traceability requirements (heat numbers, PO Tracking, etc.) in an organized manner, kitting in Yard 6 in an organized manner, allocating, labeling, and staging Sales Order lines, etc.• Self-motivated and aware of department's workloads and needs and willing to move between roles in times of workload spikes to assist, as needed.• Thorough reviewing dashboard and discussions with Supervisor, prioritize work with little guidance.• Fill in for other Material Handlers• Proactively communicate with Supervisor and different departments, as needed, to facilitate work moving through the department(s)• Maintain an organized work environment with jobs kitted in an efficient manner and readily available/understandable• Proven initiative in keeping work area, back pad, and yard 6 clean (no trash, wood, or lose job travelers) and organized• Proven compliance in heat number tracking• Proactive communication of slow moving/obsolescent inventoryRequired Qualifications• Must possess a minimum of 5 years of material handling• Must possess a minimum of 5 years of forklift driving experience• Strong background in inventory transactions with high attention to detail• Desire to learn and to continue developing knowledge and skills• Forklift certificationEducation• High School Diploma or GED equivalentJob Type: Temp position, in person,Location: Charlotte, NC 28273Pay: $23.00 - 26.50/per hourShift: 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday - Thursday, Potential OvertimeClick on Apply Now to be considered for this Material Handler II job in Charlotte, NC or you can visit our website openwork.com to search for other opportunities that are currently available.