Material Logistics Operator

ABLE Solutions; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Material Logistics Operator at Friendship Industries, Inc. partners with Production to ensure timely material movement and safe handling of raw materials and finished goods.

You will operate forklifts and material-handling equipment, read purchase orders and schedules, stage materials for production, and support inventory, warehouse, and maintenance activities. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adaptability across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience with material movement and forklift operation.
• Ability to read orders and production schedules.
• Knowledge of inventory control and warehouse practices.

Responsibilities

• Read purchase orders and production schedules to stage materials.
• Load, unload, move, stack and store raw materials and finished goods.
• Support production lines and transport materials safely across areas.
• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment safely.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Inventory management

Production support

Safety compliance

Tools

Pallet jacks

Powered lifts

Job description

Description

Material Logistics Operator Job Category: Non-Exempt Department/Group: Production Location: 801 Friendship Drive, Harrisonburg, VA Travel Required: Little to none

Job Summary

Within the Mission and Strategic Plan established for Friendship Industries, Inc. and Able Solutions, Inc., the Material Logistics Operator is responsible for material movement, forklift operation, inventory support, production line support, and operator-assisted maintenance activities. This position plays a critical role in ensuring materials are available where needed, production lines operate efficiently, and materials and finished products are transported, stored, and staged safely. Employees in this role will be cross‑trained and routinely rotated between material handling and forklift operation duties to maintain proficiency in all aspects of the position and provide operational flexibility. Material Logistics Operators are expected to support production, warehouse, logistics, and maintenance‑related activities while demonstrating initiative, teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to safety and quality. All Material Logistics Operators are expected to maintain qualification and proficiency in both material handling and forklift operation functions. Employees may be assigned to either responsibility area based on operational needs, training requirements, and business demands.

Production and Material Handling

• Read purchase orders and production schedules to select and stage the correct materials for production lines.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and store raw materials, finished products, and merchandise safely and efficiently.
• Ensure production lines do not experience unnecessary downtime due to delayed movement of incoming materials or finished goods.
• Transport, rotate, replenish, and organize materials throughout production areas and workstations.
• Assist in setting up production lines and moving equipment during production runs.
• Locate and move stock to pallets, crates, storage locations, or shipping areas.

Forklift and Equipment Operation

• Safely operate forklifts, powered lifts, pallet jacks, and other material‑handling equipment.