Materials Handler (Backup) - 2nd Shift

Hubbell Incorporated; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in North Carolina is seeking a versatile operator who backs up the material handler in the press dept and may operate an injection molding press or assemble parts as needed. The role emphasizes efficient product flow, lean principles, quality, and safety in a manufacturing environment.

This position supports production, shipping, and warehouse operations with a 2nd shift from 2:00pm to 10:30pm, Monday–Friday, with overtime including Saturdays as required.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience in material handling, manufacturing, or warehouse environments.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, production orders, blueprints, and technical documents.
• Basic computer proficiency; MS Word, Excel, and SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport raw materials, finished goods, and supplies using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Support production, shipping, and warehouse operations through loading, unloading, staging, and relocating materials.
• Complete daily forklift inspections and report equipment, maintenance, or safety concerns.
• Assist with inventory activities including cycle counts, material tracking, and inventory accuracy.
• Inspect trailers and materials to ensure safe loading and unloading practices.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of storage, warehouse, and production areas.
• Dispose of scrap, cardboard, pallets, and other waste in designated containers.
• Operate manufacturing equipment and perform assembly duties when material handling support is not required.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust machines following established procedures.
• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.
• Perform assembly operations using hand tools and production equipment.
• Accurately record production, scrap, downtime, and inventory data.
• Conduct quality inspections and identify product or process issues.
• Report quality concerns, equipment problems, safety hazards, and production issues.
• Follow all safety, quality, housekeeping, and productivity standards.

Skills

Forklift cert

Material handling

Machine operation

Reading work orders

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Industrial safety

Tools

SAP

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Overview

This position will serve as a backup to the current material handler in the press department and will be expected to serve as a Machine Operator or Production Assembler when not needed for material handling.

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 operating a injection molding press and assembling products.

2nd Shift Schedule 2:00pm to 10:30pm Monday - Friday with OT as needed weekly and on Saturday

A Day In The Life

• Serve as the backup Material Handler by transporting raw materials, finished goods, and supplies using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Support production, shipping, and warehouse operations through loading, unloading, staging, and relocating materials.
• Complete daily forklift inspections and report equipment, maintenance, or safety concerns.
• Assist with inventory activities including cycle counts, material tracking, and inventory accuracy.
• Inspect trailers and materials to ensure safe loading and unloading practices.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of storage, warehouse, and production areas.
• Dispose of scrap, cardboard, pallets, and other waste in designated containers.
• Operate manufacturing equipment and perform assembly duties when material handling support is not required.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust machines following established procedures.
• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.
• Perform assembly operations using hand tools and production equipment.
• Accurately record production, scrap, downtime, and inventory data.
• Conduct quality inspections and identify product or process issues.
• Report quality concerns, equipment problems, safety hazards, and production issues.
• Follow all safety, quality, housekeeping, and productivity standards.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification through company training.
• Experience in material handling, manufacturing, machine operation, assembly, or warehouse environments.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, production orders, blueprints, and technical documents.
• Basic computer proficiency; Microsoft Word, Excel, and SAP experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to support both material handling and production operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic production and quality issues.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Dependable attendance, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
• Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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.