Materials Flow Specialist | Lean Manufacturing

ABM Industries; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries in Manassas, VA, is seeking a Material Handler to support manufacturing operations by moving raw materials, work in progress (WIP), and finished goods safely and efficiently. The role emphasizes staging, delivering, and removing materials to meet production schedules with strong attention to safety and housekeeping.

You will operate pallet jacks and forklifts (certified), assist with cycle counts, and maintain organized storage areas while following safety procedures and quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Forklift or powered industrial truck experience preferred (certification required or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to follow production schedules, work instructions, and safety procedures.
• Basic math, reading, and documentation skills.
• Experience with inventory systems or scanners a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming raw materials and components.
• Transport materials to production lines, work cells, or storage areas according to production schedules.
• Load, unload, and stage materials using pallet jacks, carts, forklifts, or other material handling equipment (as certified).
• Remove finished goods, scrap, and recyclable materials from production areas.
• Accurately label, scan, and track materials using inventory or manufacturing systems.
• Perform routine material counts and assist with cycle counts as needed.
• Maintain organized, clean, and safe material storage and staging areas.
• Follow all manufacturing safety requirements, including lockout/tagout awareness, PPE use, and proper lifting techniques.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate material shortages, damages, or delays to supervisors and production teams.
• Comply with all quality, safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations

Skills

Forklift experience

Follow production schedules

Basic math and reading

Inventory systems

Manufacturing environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift or powered pallet jack

Job description

ABM Industries in Manassas, VA, is seeking a Material Handler to support manufacturing operations by moving raw materials, work in progress (WIP), and finished goods safely and efficiently. The role emphasizes staging, delivering, and removing materials to meet production schedules with strong attention to safety and housekeeping.

You will operate pallet jacks and forklifts (certified), assist with cycle counts, and maintain organized storage areas while following safety procedures and quality