Material Handler

Material Handler Artisan Elevators Syracuse, NY Job Details Full-time $18.50 - $20.50 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Forklift Certification Packing Forklift Manufacturing facility Driver's License Packaging Warehouse experience Materials handling Manufacturing Full Job Description Position Summary The Material Handler has a critical hands-on role, responsible for optimizing the flow of materials within the shop and ensuring the quality and efficiency of our overall work-flow processes. This role directly supports the production team by managing inventory staging, transporting materials, and general custodial duties.

Key Responsibilities Material Handling & Logistics Support Inventory Management:

Stage and organizing raw materials and fabricated components (steel, fasteners, electrical boxes) required for daily production runs, ensuring all materials are present before a job starts.

Internal Transport:

Safely operate a forklift and pallet jacks to load, unload, and transport materials and finished goods between the receiving dock, storage areas, welding bays, and the powder coating booth.

Shipping Preparation:

Assist the packaging team by staging finished elevator components for final packaging, ensuring correct parts are pulled and ready for shipment.

General Maintenance:

Lead daily efforts in cleaning and organizing production and warehouse space. Assisting with preventative maintenance requirements to keep our machinery and tools running optimally.

Qualifications Experience:

1+ years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial shop environment. Experience handling materials and organizing production flow is a strong plus.

VALID DRIVERS LICENSE

(weekly scrap metal runs as well as occasions of product or part deliveries to installation sites)

Certifications:

Forklift certification is required (or the proven ability to be certified immediately upon hire).

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs unassisted and stand for extended periods. Must be able to work in varying shop conditions (e.g., heat from the coating oven, exposure to dust/fumes with proper PPE).

Skills:

Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions and checklists accurately. Familiarity with basic inventory concepts and shop organization. Commitment to health and safety standards

Pay:

$18.50 - $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person