Service Material Handler

ZIEHL-ABEGG Inc. North America; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Health, dental, and vision options

Life insurance, disability protection

401(k) with company match

20 days PTO per year

11 holidays per year including a float

Job summary

ZIEHL-ABEGG Inc. North America is seeking a Service Workshop Material Handler to manage material flow in the Service Workshop. You will receive and log incoming customer materials, stage parts for technicians, pull spare parts, track movement, and maintain clean inventory in a 5S-enabled environment.

The role supports Customer Service Technicians, ensuring timely service operations. Prior warehousing, logistics, and material-handling experience with OSHA compliance is preferred; training on

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and material-handling equipment.
• Experience in warehousing, logistics, or service workshop environments.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems (QSYS, ERP systems preferred).
• OSHA-compliant and willing to train on additional machinery.

Responsibilities

• Receive and log incoming customer complaint materials.
• Stage parts and tools for Customer Service Technicians based on repair and analysis schedules.
• Pull and deliver spare parts for service repairs and replacements.
• Track and document material movement in internal systems.
• Maintain accurate inventory of service workshop materials and tools.
• Support packaging and preparation of repaired or scrapped items for outbound shipment.
• Inspection and maintain material-handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe Service Workshop area in accordance with 5S standards.
• Collaborate with technicians and service administrators to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Material-handling equipment

QSYS

ERP systems

Job description

Brief Description

With over 100 years’ accumulated experience, ZIEHL-ABEGG is the world leading fan and motor manufacturer. We are the proven leader in the fan and ventilation market, providing innovative and energy efficient solutions to our business partners and customers.

Brief Description

With over 100 years’ accumulated experience, ZIEHL-ABEGG is the world leading fan and motor manufacturer. We are the proven leader in the fan and ventilation market, providing innovative and energy efficient solutions to our business partners and customers.

The Service Workshop Material Handler is responsible for managing the flow of materials within the Service Workshop. This includes handling incoming customer complaint materials, managing service inventory, staging parts for analysis and repair, pulling spare parts, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The role supports the Customer Service Technicians and ensures that all materials are available, traceable, and handled efficiently to support timely service operations.

Service Workshop Material Handler

Your Main Responsibilities Will Be

• Receive and log incoming customer complaint materials.
• Stage parts and tools for Customer Service Technicians based on repair and analysis schedules.
• Pull and deliver spare parts for service repairs and replacements.
• Track and document material movement in internal systems.
• Maintain accurate inventory of service workshop materials and tools.
• Support packaging and preparation of repaired or scrapped items for outbound shipment.
• Inspection and maintain material-handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe Service Workshop area in accordance with 5S standards.
• Collaborate with technicians and service administrators to ensure smooth workflow.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Experience in operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and material-handling equipment.
• Prior experience in warehousing, logistics, or service workshop environments.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems (QSYS, ERP systems preferred).
• OSHA-compliant and willing to train on additional machinery.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools.
• Effective communication with technicians and service staff.
• Familiarity with the metric system and 5S workplace organization practices.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team.

We Offer

• Tuition Reimbursement Program- We encourage team members to continue their education to support their current or future work.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental and Vision options.
• Company-paid Life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance, and Parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement account with a generous company match
• Phenomenal work life balance offering twenty (20) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per calendar year.
• Holidays totaling eleven days (11) per calendar year including a floating holiday of employee’s choice.
• Career advancement and training opportunities
• We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
• EEO compliant employer