What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Janco Industries?
Reports To: Operations Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Job Status: Full-Time
Schedule: M-TH, 6am – 4:30pm | Overtime as requested on Fridays. NO WEEKENDS!
Position Summary
Janco is seeking a Material Handler who is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and tracking of materials throughout our manufacturing facility. This role plays a key part in supporting production operations by ensuring materials and supplies are accurately received, labeled, staged, and delivered to the appropriate departments in a timely manner. The Material Handler must maintain organized work areas, operate forklifts or other material handling equipment, and adhere to safety and inventory control procedures. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various teams are essential to ensuring smooth and accurate material flow within the facility.
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- 401K Matching
- No weekends
- 8 paid holidays
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials and supplies against packing lists or purchase orders.
- Accurately label, sort, and store materials in designated locations using proper material handling procedures.
- Stage and deliver raw materials, components, and supplies to appropriate workstations or production lines in a timely manner.
- Load and unload trucks and pallets using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment.
- Maintain organized and clean storage areas, ensuring inventory is clearly labeled and accessible.
- Assist in inventory cycle counts and stock rotation to support inventory accuracy and minimize material waste.
- Work closely with production and procurement teams to ensure timely material availability.
- Follow all safety guidelines and company procedures while handling materials and operating equipment.
- Report damaged or missing materials and equipment malfunctions to supervisors promptly.
Skills and Qualifications
- Commitment to safety and maintaining a safe work environment.
- Results-oriented.
- Basic mathematical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members and management.
- Demonstrates the company’s core values.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions precisely and work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficient in using measurement tools such as calipers, tape measures, etc. - Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and sit, stand, bend, or walk for extended periods.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Proven experience in material handling, warehousing or a manufacturing environment preferred. However, we are willing to train the right candidate.
Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of computers or smartphones is preferred.
Certificates & Licenses: None required.
Work Environment
The work required for this position is performed on the shop floor which is not climate controlled. Safety-toe shoes, protective eye wear, gloves when handling material are required.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
To successfully perform the duties of this position, individuals must be able to carry out each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Janco is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination of age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected class.
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by the area lead/manager as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform within another function to support business needs, as the Company may deem appropriate.
