Production Material Handler

Harvard Integrations; Tea (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Integrations in Tea, SD is seeking a Production Material Handler to ensure smooth material flow to the production line. You will deliver parts, tools, and materials exactly when needed to support operators.

This role emphasizes accurate inventory movements in ERP, adherence to routes, and proactive communication about shortages, helping keep the line productive and efficient.

Qualifications

• Organized and detail-oriented with material handling tasks.
• Ability to manage time and priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Performs frequent material handling and movement on the production floor.
• Comfortable working on the production floor and moving materials.
• Communicates clearly with operators, supervisors, and warehouse staff.
• Basic experience with inventory or ERP systems preferred.
• Team-focused and adaptable as priorities change.
• Organized- keeps the workspace neat and materials sorted.

Responsibilities

• Deliver materials, parts, and tools to the production line in a timely manner.
• Maintain standardized routes and schedules to support consistent workflow.
• Transact inventory movements in the ERP system to ensure material accuracy.
• Prepare for upcoming jobs by verifying material availability.
• Identify and communicate material shortages, delays, or priority conflicts to supervision.
• Follow defined routes and priorities to support smooth material flow.
• Remove empty containers, packaging, and waste.
• Perform cycle counts and assist in physical inventories as needed.
• Complete projects or any other functions as assigned by management.

Skills

Organized & detail-oriented

Time management

Material handling

Production floor experience

Clear communication

ERP experience

Team player

Workspace organization

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Description

The Production Material Handler (also known as Water Spider or 'mizusumashi' in lean manufacturing) is responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of materials to the production line. Their primary role is logistical support, keeping operators focused on value-added work by delivering parts, tools, and materials exactly when needed.

• Deliver materials, parts, and tools to the production line in a timely manner.
• Maintain standardized routes and schedules to support consistent workflow.
• Transact inventory movements in the ERP system to ensure material accuracy.
• Prepare for upcoming jobs by verifying material availability.
• Identify and communicate material shortages, delays, or priority conflicts to supervision.
• Follow defined routes and priorities to support smooth material flow.
• Remove empty containers, packaging, and waste.
• Perform cycle counts and assist in physical inventories as needed.
• Complete projects or any other functions as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Organized and detail-oriented with material handling tasks.
• Able to manage time and priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Performs frequent material handling and movement on the production floor.
• Comfortable working on the production floor and moving materials throughout the shift.
• Communicates clearly with operators, supervisors, and warehouse staff.
• Basic experience with inventory or ERP systems preferred.
• Team-focused and adaptable as priorities change.
• Organized- keeps the workspace neat and materials sorted.