Material Handling Associate - Fewell Monument

Buchanan Group (BGI); Scottsburg (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchanan Group (BGI) is seeking a Material Handling Associate to efficiently manage staging, receipt, crating, and uncrating of materials. The role emphasizes safe loading/unloading, accurate inventory movements, and supporting production readiness.

Responsibilities include unloading granite from containers, counting receipts, stocking and bin management, forklift and crane operation, and cycle counts. Strong safety awareness and physical stamina are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in production/factory/warehouse operations and with material handling equipment such as forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Participate in unloading granite inventory containers and trucks.
• Account for inventory receipts and complete necessary forms.
• Monitor stock of bin locations and replenish stock into bins as needed.
• Coordinate movement of received inventory into proper stocking bins/locations.
• Operate forklift equipment to move granite inventory safely and efficiently throughout the plant.
• Safely operate overhead cranes during duties.
• Locate and pull inventory from bin locations for blank stock orders.
• Uncrate and quality inspect all inventory prior to shipment.
• Inspect and ensure product shipped matches color orders.
• Crate all inventory according to specifications.
• Participate in crating/uncrating of granite material.
• Periodically conduct cycle counts and document counts.
• Safely operate forklift during duties.
• Assist in counting and documenting physical inventory counts.
• Other duties as assigned by Production Manager.

Skills

Transportation

Communication

Lift 50 lbs

Grooming

Forklift

Procedures

Safety OSHA

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary:

The Material Handling Associate is responsible for efficiently managing the staging, receipt, crating, and uncrating of materials. This role involves the safe and careful loading and unloading of inventory, ensuring accurate and secure movement into and out of stocking locations. The associate also prepares materials for staging in the production process, maintaining a smooth workflow and supporting operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in unloading of granite inventory containers and trucks.
• Account for inventory receipts, completing necessary forms.
• Monitor stock of bin locations and replenish stock into bins as needed.
• Coordinate movement of received inventory into proper stocking bins/locations.
• Use forklift equipment to safely and efficiently move granite inventory throughout plant.
• Safely operate overhead cranes during execution of duties.
• Blank Stock Product – Locate and pull inventory from bin locations for blank stock orders.
• Blank Stock Product – Uncrate and quality inspect all inventory prior to shipment.
• Blank Stock Product – Inspect and ensure product being shipped is consistent in color to orders.
• Blank Stock Product – Properly crate all inventory according to specifications.
• Participate in crating and uncrating of granite material.
• Periodically, and as assigned, conduct cycle count of inventory and document count.
• Safely operate fork truck during execution of duties.
• Participate in counting and documenting physical inventory counts.
• Other duties as assigned by Production Manager.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Have transportation to work
• Have good communication skills
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Present a clean, well-groomed appearance
• Able to drive and handle fork lift trucks.
• Able to read and understand order processing procedures
• Able and willing to follow company policies including safety and OSHA regulations

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in general production/factory/warehouse operations and in the use of material handling equipment such as fork lifts
• Ability to lift heavy objects repeatedly throughout the workday.
• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. on a regular basis.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee with this qualification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.