Description The Material Handler employee is responsible for safely and efficiently moving materials throughout the manufacturing facility using a forklift (Hi-Lo) while also assisting production operations as needed. This position requires the ability to transition between material handling duties and hands-on production work to support daily manufacturing goals, maintain workflow, and ensure materials are available where and when they are needed. Requirements Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Safely operate a forklift (Hi-Lo) to move raw materials, components, finished products, pallets, and other materials throughout the facility. • Load, unload, stage, and organize materials in designated areas. • Deliver materials and components to production work areas according to production schedules and priorities. • Remove finished products, scrap, and empty containers from production areas. • Maintain accurate material locations and inventory levels. • Assist production employees with various manufacturing tasks when material-handling duties are complete or as production needs require. • Perform hands-on production duties, including assembly, packaging, machine operation, material preparation, inspection, and other assigned tasks. • Help keep production lines supplied with the necessary materials to prevent downtime. • Follow work instructions, safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies. • Perform routine inspections of the forklift and report any equipment or safety issues. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. • Assist with changeovers, line setup, product movement, and other production support activities. • Work cooperatively with production, warehouse, quality, and maintenance personnel. • Perform other duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations. Qualifications • Previous manufacturing, warehouse, material handling, or forklift experience preferred. • Ability to safely operate a forklift/Hi-Lo; forklift certification or willingness to become certified as required. • Ability to perform both material-handling and physical production work. • Ability to read and follow work instructions and safety procedures. • Good communication and teamwork skills. • Dependable attendance and punctuality. • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. • Ability to prioritize tasks and respond to changing production needs.