Material Handler Example Jobs in Usa

Distribution Center Address: 7770 Kensington Ct., Brighton MI

Pay: Starting at $20.13/hour (includes a $1.00 2nd shift premium)

Plus, earn two pay raises in your first year

Work Schedule:

• Sunday - Thursday work week, with Friday and Saturdays off
• 2nd Shift - 6:50PM to until finish (shifts may vary based on work volume)

Total Rewards at GFS

• Affordable benefits plans start day one!
• Weekly pay
• Wellness reimbursement
• Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match
• 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here!

Gordon Food Service takes pride in delivering seamless order processing and delivery to our customers, and our warehouse staff is the backbone of our success. You'll be on your feet for the duration of your shift and you'll be lifting up to 100 pounds, but there's no experience required - we train you how to get the job done with our dedicated training team. It's hard work, so we'll pay you a starting wage that scales with production and efficiency- the better you perform, the more you earn.

Does this look like you?

• You must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed - holidays are very important to our customers!
• We have frozen products - your ability to work in extreme cold or hot conditions is required while you're here.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English (to read labels, pick lists, scanners, signage, company website information related to benefits, updates, complete paperwork, and follow verbal instructions).
• Successfully pass a drug test that will assess drug usage and a background check.
• Prior warehouse experience preferred, but not required.

Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.

**Job Description:**

**Position Overview:**

FedEx is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Seasonal Package Handlers. This role is crucial for ensuring timely delivery of packages during the peak holiday season. Full-time and part-time positions are available to suit your schedule.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- **Package Sorting:** Efficiently sort packages for delivery, ensuring accuracy and speed.

- **Loading/Unloading:** Load and unload packages from delivery trucks and trailers.

- **Package Handling:** Handle all packages with care, adhering to FedEx's standards.

- **Quality Control:** Conduct checks to ensure package quality before dispatch.

- **Team Collaboration:** Work with team members to manage package flow efficiently.

- **Safety Compliance:** Follow all safety guidelines to maintain a secure work environment.

**Qualifications:**

- Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced setting.

- Strong communication skills.

- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.

**Working Conditions:**

- Warehouse environment with temperature variations.

- Full-time and part-time shifts.

- Seasonal role from mid-November through January, with possible extension.

**Benefits:**

- Competitive pay.

- Overtime available during peak periods.

- Employee discounts on FedEx shipping.

- Potential for future employment opportunities.

About the Role

As a Package Handler at FedEx, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring that packages are efficiently sorted, loaded, and unloaded for delivery. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks to keep the shipping process running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Package Sorting: Sort packages according to destination and route information, using scanners to verify accuracy.

Loading and Unloading: Load and unload packages from delivery vehicles, ensuring they are securely fastened and organized.

Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory records and help identify and resolve discrepancies.

Safety and Compliance: Adhere to safety guidelines and regulations, including wearing appropriate safety equipment.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to lift and move packages up to 75 pounds

Strong work ethic and commitment to quality

Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment

Experience in a warehouse or distribution center is preferred but not required

Benefits

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Employee discounts on FedEx services

Opportunities for career growth and development

Join our team and help us deliver the world!

*This role is On-site to local candidates*

Position Summary

The Materials Manager is responsible for planning, purchasing, inventory control, and material flow to support production in a heavy metal fabrication, generator enclosures and related components space. This role ensures the timely availability of raw materials, fabricated components and purchased parts while maintaining optimal inventory levels, controlling costs, formulating production schedules and supporting on-time delivery to customers.

The Materials Manager works closely with production, engineering, quality and suppliers to ensure materials meet specifications and are available to support fabrication, welding, machining, finishing and assembly operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Material Planning & Production Support

• Develop and manage material requirements to support production schedules for generator enclosures and heavy fabricated assemblies.
• Coordinate with production planning and scheduling to ensure material availability aligns with manufacturing demand.
• Monitor material shortages and implement corrective actions to prevent production delays.
• Manage systems to maintain accurate demand forecasts and inventory levels.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Oversee purchasing of raw materials including steel sheet, plate, structural components, hardware, electrical components and outsourced fabrication services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, reliable delivery and consistent quality.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules with key suppliers.

Scheduling & Material Flow

• Oversee warehouse operations including receiving, material handling, storage and internal distribution to production.
• Ensure efficient movement of materials through fabrication, welding, finishing and assembly processes.
• Implement best practices for material staging and kitting to support manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety and material handling standards.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on material specifications and supplier qualification.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes affecting material requirements.
• Work with finance to manage inventory valuation and cost control initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements in material flow, supplier performance, and inventory management.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives and waste reduction efforts.
• Track and report key performance metrics such as inventory turns, supplier on-time delivery, and material availability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business or related experience.
• 5+ years of experience in materials management, purchasing, or supply chain leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in metal fabrication, heavy manufacturing, or industrial equipment manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, inventory control, and production planning.
• Experience sourcing raw metals, fabricated components, and industrial parts.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience supporting fabrication processes such as laser cutting, forming, welding, machining, paint and assembly.

Our client is looking for a Materials Designer to join their team! This is a 40 hr/week role, hybrid (4 days onsite) in Los Angeles, CA. 

Top Must-Haves: 
- Highly organized Adobe suite fluency, knowledge of adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop 
- Advanced Knowledge of footwear materials design in performance and lifestyle 
- Advanced Knowledge of apparel materials design in performance and lifestyle 
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office 
- Able to upkeep material database across multiple interfaces. Ex: Aurora, Miro, Excel 
- Basic knowledge of brief creation for new material developments 

Nice to haves: 
- Advanced knowledge of footwear and apparel materials for both performance and lifestyles product
- Footwear and apparel experience 
- Collaborative personality and attitude Strong communication skills

Responsibilities:

The nature of the work is focused on contributing to the development of innovative and visually appealing materials for various projects. 

- Blend artistic skills with technical knowledge to design materials that enhance the overall aesthetic and functionality of products, structures, or visual presentations. 
- Collaborate with project teams to understand design requirements and functional specifications. 
- Research and select materials based on their properties, durability, and aesthetic qualities. 
- Utilize design software and tools to create and refine material concepts. 
- Develop prototypes and samples to test and validate the visual and tactile aspects of the materials. 
- Work closely with color scientists and texture specialists to ensure accurate color matching and texture replication. 
- Consider environmental factors and lighting conditions that may impact material appearance. 
- Collaborate with product designers, architects, or engineers to integrate materials seamlessly into the overall design. 
- Consider factors such as form, function, and manufacturing processes. 
- Stay informed about sustainable and eco-friendly materials. 
- Integrate environmentally responsible options into design considerations and recommend alternatives that align with sustainability goals. 
- Conduct tests to assess the performance, durability, and safety of materials. Implement quality control measures to maintain consistency in material properties. 
- Maintain detailed records of material specifications, design processes, and testing results. 
- Create comprehensive documentation for internal reference and regulatory compliance. 
- Work closely with material suppliers and manufacturers. 
- Evaluate material samples from vendors, negotiate pricing, and ensure that selected materials meet quality and design standards. 
- Stay abreast of design trends and emerging materials in relevant industries. 
- Provide insights on innovative materials and design approaches that can elevate projects.

 

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Materials Data Specialist

Radiant is seeking a Materials Data Specialist to support the development of our internal materials database. This role focuses on researching, validating, and organizing material property data used by engineering teams across reactor design, thermal systems, and structural analysis.

The ideal candidate has a technical background in materials science, materials engineering, or a related engineering discipline and enjoys working at the intersection of engineering research, data quality, and structured documentation.

You will evaluate the quality of material property sources, organize data into defined schemas, and contribute to documentation that helps engineers confidently use materials data in design and analysis.

Responsibilities

Research Materials Data

• Search scientific literature, databases, and reports to identify relevant material property data.
• Evaluate the quality, reliability, and applicability of material property sources.
• Flag inconsistencies or uncertainty in data sources.

Structure Engineering Data

• Enter material property data into internal databases following defined schemas and standards.
• Maintain consistent formatting and traceability of data sources.
• Ensure data integrity and reproducibility for engineering use.

Document Materials Information

• Write concise descriptions of materials and their properties in supporting reports.
• Summarize relevant test conditions, limitations, and assumptions for engineering teams.
• Maintain clear documentation of data sources and methodologies.

MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.

ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY

The Account Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, ensuring timely and accurate processing of orders, and overseeing the efficient flow of materials to meet customer demand. This role involves collaboration with internal teams, such as production, logistics, and quality control, to ensure efficient plant operations and exceptional customer satisfaction.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Relationship Management

• Build and nurture strong, long-lasting relationships with customers
• Understand customer needs, preferences, and expectations to provide personalized service
• Ensure customer reports and information are accurate and communicated to customer in a timely fashion
• Interface into customer reporting systems (i.e., SAP, Oracle for scheduling, production, -most times by lot control), shipping, receiving, and managing procurement of customer owned raw materials for specific customer assigned
• Assist in new product launches, collaborate with commercialization team, and site team to meet with timelines and other targets
• Handle customer issues & complaints by referring the issue to the appropriate department & logging them onto the system. Follow up to resolution

Order Processing

• Receive and process customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Verify order details, including quantities, specifications, and delivery schedules
• Prepare job files and project specifications for internal processing and manufacturing for specific customer assigned
• Track order fulfillment & communicate shorts to our customers with information on when product will be available

Material Inventory Management

• Participate in material planning process
• Drive change in managing inventory levels and inventory turns and minimizing obsolescence, scrap, aged inventories, and inventory reserves
• Analyze production yield, material usage, and material loss data to understand customer/material impacts
• Coordinate with production and procurement teams to ensure optimal inventory levels

Supply Chain Coordination

• Collaborate with internal supply chain teams to ensure timely procurement of raw materials and ingredients
• Oversee the supply of raw and packaging materials (whether customer or organization owned) for the facility to include new production to meet production schedules
• Coordinate with logistics teams to facilitate on-time deliveries to customers

Problem-Solving

• Identify and address customer-related supply chain issues promptly and effectively
• Resolve order discrepancies, shipping delays, or quality concerns in collaboration with relevant teams

Communication

• Maintain clear and open communication with customers regarding order status, changes, and potential issues
• Collaborate cross functionally with internal teams to convey customer requirements and expectations

Negotiation and Contract Management

• Negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with customers
• Manage contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with terms and conditions

Data Analysis

• Utilize data and analytics to track order performance, customer buying patterns, and inventory levels
• Provide insights to management for strategic decision-making

Quality Focus

• Ensure that materials and products meet quality control standards before delivery to customers
• Collaborate with quality control teams to address and resolve any quality issues

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements within customer material account management
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices
• Participate and assist in development of new, effective programs/policies for customer, supplier, transportation, and logistics management in conjunction with Supply Chain and plant leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILE

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in related field

Minimum Experience

• Four plus (4+) years of experience in purchasing or material planning, purchasing, materials management
• Food manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated track record in improving inventory accuracy, driving inventory reduction strategies and reducing premium freight
• Strong Math and Typing Skills
• Basic level of business acumen, strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Working knowledge of manufacturing, material flow and improvement strategies and the ability to integrate those into the operation
• Excellent organizational and people skills, project management skills, with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely, concise manner
• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Nulogy, Tableau, etc.
• Leadership
• Budget Management
• Vendor/Contractor Management
• Metric Development
• Ability to identify and propose potential solutions to production
• Demonstrated Understanding of Materials Management

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Sr. Production Control & Material Operations Manager

**Relocation assistance available

About the Role

We are seeking a Sr. Production Control & Material Operations Manager to lead the coordination, movement, and control of materials throughout a high volume manufacturing facility in the Warsaw, IN area. The successful candidate in this role will oversee production scheduling support, inventory management, inbound material flow, internal logistics, and service parts operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands on leader who thrives in fast moving environments, maintains strong process discipline, and ensures that materials consistently support production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day to day material operations, including inventory accuracy, kitting, lineside delivery, warehouse coordination, and service parts fulfillment.
• Lead and develop material operations staff, 3PL partners, and service parts team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all material handling and logistics processes follow safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Partner with production planning and engineering groups to ensure layouts, equipment, and processes support efficient material flow and throughput.
• Provide timely feedback to planning teams regarding material availability, supplier performance, and schedule impacts.
• Work closely with logistics, receiving, and suppliers to resolve shortages, delays, and discrepancies before they affect production.
• Facilitate daily tier meetings and drive prompt issue resolution to support production stability and takt adherence.
• Maintain BOM accuracy, support incoming inspection activities, and oversee incorporation of engineering changes affecting material flow.
• Collaborate with IT and planning teams to uphold ERP/MRP data integrity and ensure reliable communication between warehouse and shop floor systems.
• Monitor and optimize KPIs such as inventory accuracy, dock to stock time, line shortages, cycle counts, and material handling efficiency.
• Lead material flow improvements, strengthen inventory control practices, and support plant wide continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, automotive operations, production control, or materials management.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, FUUZ, or similar) and MES integration.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in fast paced production environments.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem solving abilities.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, JIT, Kanban, and process improvement.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or comparable quality management systems.

Apply today for immediate consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted upon resume review.

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LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Materials and Supply Chain Manager – Sourcing & Inventory Focus (Manufacturing) to join their team. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who has owned supplier sourcing, purchasing, and inventory control for raw materials and components in small to mid-sized manufacturing companies. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on material availability, production flow, inventory performance, and cost control.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Procurement Leadership:

• Own end-to-end sourcing and procurement for raw materials, components, and outsourced manufacturing processes.
• Source materials common to manufacturing environments such as sheet metal, stainless steel, forged brass, copper tubing, plated components (chrome/nickel), plastic parts, epoxy coatings, and machined components.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard suppliers with a focus on cost, quality, lead time, and reliability.
• Lead competitive sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidations, and cost-reduction efforts.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while holding vendors accountable through performance metrics and reviews.
• Mitigate supply risk and ensure continuity of materials supporting production demands.

Inventory & Materials Management:

• Own inventory planning, control, and accuracy across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Balance inventory levels to reduce excess and obsolete stock while preventing shortages.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, material handling, and distribution processes.
• Drive improvements in inventory turns, service levels, and working capital performance.
• Leverage ERP/MRP systems to improve demand planning, purchasing decisions, and inventory visibility.

Manufacturing Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner closely with Operations, Production, Engineering, and Quality to support manufacturing schedules and material requirements.
• Translate production demand into actionable sourcing and inventory plans.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and process improvements from a materials perspective.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and develop a team of buyers, planners, and inventory/materials professionals.
• Set clear expectations and foster accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a strong safety culture within all material handling and warehouse areas.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment focused on sourcing, materials, and supply chain.
• Strong hands-on sourcing and purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in inventory management and materials planning for manufacturing operations.
• Experience working in small to mid-sized, privately held manufacturing companies.
• Background sourcing raw materials and components (metals, plastics, coatings, machined parts, etc.).
• Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically.
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Compensation Range: $90,000 - $125,000

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Materials and Supply Chain Manager looking for a new and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

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