MATERIAL HANDLER in Polkton, North Carolina at Southern Fabricators

Location: Polkton, NC
Department: Production / Material Handling
Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Southern Fabricators is looking for a Material Handler to support our production operations by safely moving, organizing, and delivering materials throughout the facility.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys staying active, working as part of a team, and helping keep production running efficiently. The Material Handler plays an important role in making sure employees have the correct materials, parts, and supplies where they need them and when they need them.

• Safely move raw materials, parts, components, and finished products throughout the manufacturing facility

• Deliver materials to production work centers based on production needs and schedules

• Load, unload, stage, and organize materials in designated storage and production areas

• Operate forklifts and other approved material-handling equipment safely and efficiently

• Operate overhead cranes as required after completing company training and certification

• Assist with loading and unloading trucks, trailers, and incoming material shipments

• Verify materials, quantities, part numbers, and locations before moving or delivering material

• Maintain accurate material identification and help ensure materials are placed in the correct locations

• Support production employees by keeping work centers supplied with the materials needed to complete jobs

• Move completed parts and products to the appropriate next operation, staging area, or shipping location

• Assist with organizing inventory and maintaining clean, orderly material storage areas

• Identify damaged, incorrect, or questionable materials and report concerns to the appropriate supervisor

• Perform routine inspections of forklifts and material-handling equipment before use

• Follow established procedures for safely handling large, heavy, or irregularly shaped materials

• Maintain clear aisles, work areas, and designated material locations

• Follow all Southern Fabricators safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment

• Communicate material shortages, incorrect materials, or production needs to supervisors and appropriate departments

• Assist Production, Shipping, Receiving, and other departments with material movement as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned based on production and business needs

• Previous material handling, warehouse, shipping/receiving, or manufacturing experience preferred

• Forklift experience preferred; ability to complete Southern Fabricators forklift training and certification

• Overhead crane experience is a plus; willingness and ability to complete required crane training

• Ability to safely handle and move materials in an active manufacturing environment

• Ability to read basic work orders, part numbers, labels, and material identification information

• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure materials are delivered to the correct location

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic

• Strong safety awareness and willingness to follow established procedures

• Ability to work independently while also supporting a team environment

• Good communication and organizational skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks as production needs change throughout the shift

• Comfortable working around welding, fabrication equipment, forklifts, cranes, and other manufacturing operations

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift

• Ability to regularly bend, reach, push, pull, and perform other physical activities required for material handling

• Ability to lift and carry materials within company-established lifting requirements

• Ability to safely climb on and off forklifts and other approved material-handling equipment

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include noise, heat, moving equipment, and changing temperatures

• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment

At Southern Fabricators, we value dependable employees who work together to keep our manufacturing operations moving. We provide opportunities to learn new skills, receive hands-on training, and grow within the company.

Our benefits include:

• Paid vacation

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Hands-on training and skill development

• Opportunities for long-term career growth

• Stable employment

• Supportive team environment

• Opportunities to advance

The Material Handler plays a key role in maintaining an efficient flow of materials throughout Southern Fabricators. This position requires regular interaction with Production, Shipping, Receiving, Quality, and other departments to ensure materials are safely and accurately delivered where they are needed.

Responsibilities may extend beyond those listed as production and business needs evolve. All employees are expected to follow Southern Fabricators’ safety procedures, quality standards, and workplace policies at all times.