Material Handler - Upholstery Plant

Summer Classics; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health, dental, and vision

Employer-paid short- and long-term-dis

401(k) plan with company match after 1

Employee Assistance Program and Chapl

Paid sick leave, vacation, holidays, &

Employee product purchase discount

Job summary

Gabriella White is hiring a Material Handler to safely move, store, and organize furniture components and finished products within our warehouse and production areas. You will ensure timely delivery to workstations, assist with loading/unloading shipments, and maintain precise inventory records to support smooth operations.

Responsibilities include receiving and inspecting materials, transporting items between areas, preparing stock for production, and using forklifts and pallet jacks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years of furniture experience.
• Ability to read a production ticket.
• Ability to multitask with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent active-listening, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and unload incoming furniture materials, hardware, and supplies.
• Transport raw materials and finished furniture between storage areas, production lines, and shipping docks.
• Prepare and stage materials for production according to work orders or schedules.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure items are properly labeled, stored, and organized to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Assist with assembling packaging materials and preparing furniture for shipment.
• Perform routine inventory counts and report discrepancies to supervisors.
• Keep warehouse and work areas clean, organized, and hazard-free.
• Support production teams by ensuring a continuous supply of materials.
• Serve as a floater to support other production areas when necessary.

Skills

Reading production tickets

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jacks

Job description

Job Description

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and organization of materials, furniture components, and finished products within the warehouse or production area. This role ensures materials are delivered to the correct workstations, assists with loading and unloading shipments, and maintains accurate inventory records to support smooth production and delivery operations.

Who We Are

Gabriella White is home to our family of brands - Gabby, Summer Classics, and Wendy Jane. We are growing in all areas of the business and are proud to be family-owned and operated since 1987. Together, we furnish life's best moments, from the every day to the exceptional. We are united by our vision as well as our collective spirit and our culture is shaped by our core values: Dedication – Enthusiasm – Synergy – Integrity – Goal-Oriented – Nimble, or simply put DESIGN.
As a premier innovator, manufacturer, and retailer of luxury furniture and accessories, our brands are loved by designers and design-minded consumers for creating timeless outdoor living and transitional, eclectic furniture and accessories for every part of the home. We’re always looking for talented people to join our team and grow together.

What We Offer

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) plan with company match after 12 months
• Employee Assistance Program and Chaplain Services to support mental and emotional well-being
• Paid sick leave, vacation, holidays, and parental time
• Generous employee product purchase discount

What You Do

• Receives, inspects, and unloads incoming furniture materials, hardware, and supplies.
• Transports raw materials, parts, and finished furniture between storage areas, production lines, and shipping docks.
• Prepares and stages materials for production according to work orders or job schedules.
• Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensures all items are properly labeled, stored, and organized to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Assists with assembling packaging materials and preparing furniture for shipment.
• Performs routine inventory counts and reports discrepancies to supervisors.
• Keeps the warehouse and work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Follows all company safety policies and procedures.
• Supports production teams by ensuring a continuous supply of materials to minimize downtime.
• Serves as a floater to support other production areas when necessary.

Primary Focus Areas

• Receiving materials and supplies
• Organizing and storing inventory
• Supplying production areas
• Inventory control
• Coordination and communication with all production areas

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years of furniture experience.
• Ability to read a production ticket.
• Ability to multitask with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent active-listening, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

How Success Is Measured

• Purchase orders for materials are received into the system within 24 hours.

Safety

All employees are expected to always act in a safe manner and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk. Safety is everyone’s responsibility. At all times, working safely is a condition of employment.

Physical Demands

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand, occasionally walk, frequently use their hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with their hands and arms. The employee may occasionally be required to climb stairs, balance, stoop, or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, the ability to adjust focus with correction, and the ability to detect color differences. Hearing abilities include the ability to hear clearly while working in person or on the telephone, with correction if needed.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position operates in a frame manufacturing environment where indoor furniture components are produced. The environment may include exposure to wood dust, machinery noise, hand tools, and industrial equipment. Employees may experience varying temperatures depending on seasonal weather and production‑area conditions. Proper personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and dust masks, is provided and required in designated areas.

Other Duties

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