Material Handler II

Leviton; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Leviton is seeking a Material Handler to support manufacturing by stocking materials, weighing and moving components, and maintaining inventory accuracy. The role requires night shifts (6pm–6am, Mon–Thu with possible Fri OT) and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications include high school diploma, 1 year of material handling equipment experience, and ability to lift up to 40 pounds. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities within a long-standing company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant experience may substitute.
• At least 1 year of experience operating motorized material handling equipment.
• Powered Industrial Truck experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensures production processes are supplied with materials as instructed.
• Performs safety checks on material handling equipment.
• Moves and stores materials and assists in manufacturing processes as needed.
• Operates material movement equipment safely and efficiently to prevent injuries.
• Maintains proper identification and counts for inventory accuracy.

Skills

English communication

Reading instructions

PIT training

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PIT equipment experience

Job description

About Leviton

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

About the role

Responsible for operating necessary equipment to store, supply, and move materials for manufacturing processes as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures production processes are supplied with materials as instructed
• Perform written safety checks on material handling equipment
• Performs weigh counts for materials and stores them as necessary
• Removes trash from manufacturing areas
• Assists in manufacturing processes and changeovers as requested
• Operates material movement equipment as needed in a safe and efficient manner to prevent injury to self, others and other equipment
• Maintains a clean work area, consolidates containers of like parts and moves empty containers to designated storage areas
• Enters production on “make” items, generates move or scrap transactions as needed to ensure inventory accuracy, and keeps proper identification with material in the department
• Verifies and maintains product identification and count
• Moves properly marked material to non-conforming hold area as instructed by supervision and performs necessary transactions
• Supports departmental goals and objectives for safety, quality, production and equipment maintenance
• Supports receiving by verifying conformance to invoices and stocking all received components on the appropriate shelf location
• Responsible for accurate weighing and documenting of scrapped materials for inventory accuracy, communicates issues or concerns with supervisor and/or production lead
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to complete a Powered Industrial Truck training offered by the organization
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions, and apply to work standards
• Listens and obtains clarification, responds well to questions
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written English
• Requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling
• Requires eye/hand/foot coordination
• Requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to work night shift, Monday through Thursday (possible Friday OT), 6pm to 6am

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent. Significant experience and skills in the field may be considered in lieu of diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-year experience operating motorized material handling equipment, preferred
• Powered Industrial Truck Experience preferred

Travel

• Up to 1% may be required

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

For more information about benefits, please go to:https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Leviton is an EEO Employer - Veterans and Disabled. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 828.584.1611.