Materials Handler

Hubbell Lighting Inc; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Material Handler to support the shipping department and maintain efficient product flow. Responsibilities include forklift operation, loading/unloading trailers, inventory documentation, and adherence to safety and lean principles.

The role requires reading work orders/blueprints, organizing the production area, and collaborating with production and shipping teams. Regular attendance and on-site work are essential, with OT as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have proven forklift operating experience.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with written and oral communication.
• Computer skills in Windows programs including Excel and Word are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to load/unload and move materials.
• Maintain inventory and keep production/shipping areas organized and clean.
• Inspect trailers and loads for safety and compliance with guidelines.
• Read production work orders/blueprints and assemble products as assigned.
• Complete daily forklift inspections and report any issues.
• Assist with moving and relocating product as needed.
• Document inventory and ensure accurate stock counts.

Skills

Forklift Operator

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Excel

Word

Job description

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The Material Handler will report to the shipping department and be responsible for performing physical tasks to maintain an efficient product flow, utilizing lean management principles, quality initiatives, and safety protocol, which will involve assembling, loading, storing, locating, documenting and distributing stock within areas as designated as well as loading and unloading standard trucks and flatbeds.

Schedule Monday - Friday 10:00am to 7:00pm with OT as needed weekdays and Saturdays

Transport goods and supplies using forklift, pallet jack, pushcart, etc.

Break down or repalletize products to necessary order quantities.

Inspect trailers and contents to ensure they are safe to load/unload and all guidelines are followed.

Load/Unload truck trailers and flatbeds.

Ability to read production work orders/blueprints and assemble products as assigned.

Documenting and maintaining inventory and ensuring production area organization and cleanliness.

Assist production and shipping with moving and relocating product.

Complete daily forklift inspection.

Conduct inventory of bulk materials and pallets.

Dump trash and pallets into proper roll off dumpster container.

Make sure scrap wood, cardboard must be separated and placed into proper roll off dumpster.

Recognize and report any equipment problems or defects to Supervisor and maintenance.

Recognize and report any safety problems, hazards, accidents, or incidents to management and safety committee.

What will help you thrive in this role?

Must demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.

Must possess interpersonal and organizational skills along with written and oral communication.

Computer skills in windows-based programs including Excel and Word is preferred.

Proven experience as a forklift operator.

Other job functions as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

On-site Training and Testing Required

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.