MATERIAL HANDLER - Temporary Assignment

Lab Crafters Inc.; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 53,010,000; Full time

Job summary

Lab Crafters Inc. in Town of Islip, NY, is seeking a Material Handler for a temporary assignment to lead routing of manufactured parts to the next operation and assist with safe machine loading and receiving.

Responsibilities include reviewing work orders, transporting parts with sit‑down forklifts and pallet jacks, unloading freight, organizing stock, and supporting cross‑functional teams while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 2–5 years material handling with forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Language: Basic English proficiency to follow safety signs and routings.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders and route completed parts to the next production step.
• Operate sit-down forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, and pallet jacks to move parts.
• Assist machine operators with loading raw materials and sheet metal.
• Unload incoming freight and raw materials from delivery trucks.
• Organize stock on warehouse racks and optimize floor space.
• Manage scrap and waste, coordinate pickups as needed.
• Support other fabrication or assembly departments as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Work ethic

Dependability

Integrity

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Material handling equipment

Job description

Description

Job Title: Material Handler- Temporary Assignment

Department: Production

Reports To: Production Manager

Position Summary: Lead the effort to route manufactured parts to the next operation. Aid in the safe loading of materials onto machines and unloading of incoming materials (receiving).

About Us:

Lab Crafters is the premier manufacturer of laboratory furniture systems, casework, seating, fume hoods, and custom solutions for the life sciences, biotechnology, and higher education. Our mission is to create state‑of‑the‑art laboratory environments by providing innovative products and solutions tailored to support emerging and changing scientific processes and technology.

Position Summary

The Material Handler plays a key role in keeping production moving efficiently across our metal fabrication operations. In this role, you will lead efforts to route manufactured parts to downstream stations, safely assist with machine loading, and handle incoming freight receiving

Responsibilities

• Work Order Execution: Review work orders and job routers to identify completed parts and accurately move them to the next production step.
• Material Transport: Operate sit‑down forklifts, stand‑up reach trucks, and manual/electric pallet jacks to transport parts to holding racks or directly to machine centers.
• Machine Support: Safely assist machine operators with loading raw materials and sheet metal onto machinery.
• Receiving Operations: Unload incoming freight and raw materials from delivery trucks safely and efficiently.
• Inventory & Space Management: Organize raw stock and parts on warehouse racks, optimize floor space, and regularly consolidate skids.
• Scrap & Waste Management: Safely handle metal scrap and bins, track scrap bin fill levels, and coordinate scheduled pickups as needed.
• Cross‑Functional Support: Assist other fabrication or assembly departments as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: 2–5 years of material handling experience, including proven proficiency with sit‑down forklifts and stand‑up reach trucks.
• Language Skills: Basic English proficiency (verbal and written) to follow safety signage, job routings, and company policies.
• Core Competencies:
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong work ethic, dependability, and high integrity.
  • A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn on the job.

EEO STATEMENT:

Lab Crafters, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or other characteristic protected by law.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary Range: $17.00-$18.50 per hour. The pay range for this position is approximate. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities.