What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler - 2nd shift position at Transylvania Vocational Services?
Join Our Team as a Material Handler!
At TVS, every team member plays a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly and efficiently. As a Material Handler, you’ll help move and organize materials and supplies so production lines can stay on track—all while ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with our high standards. If you’re organized, reliable, and enjoy working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, we’d love to have you on our team!
We’re looking for someone who:
- Can work independently with minimal supervision
- Stays focused and calm in a fast-moving, multi-tasking environment
- Can quickly identify production needs and respond in ways that reduce downtime, while keeping safety and cleanliness top of mind
Your role will be varied, active, and essential to our success. Tasks include:
- Labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, or re-packing materials
- Keeping work areas clean and organized for safety, product integrity, and compliance
- Performing sanitation duties as needed
- Communicating any quality or food safety concerns to the right people
- Operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or other battery-powered lifting equipment
- Maintaining all certifications and attending any required equipment training
- Following all safety and regulatory guidelines (GMPs, OSHA, USDA, etc.)
💪 Physical Requirements:
- Stand throughout the entire shift
- Regularly lift and carry up to 15 lbs; occasionally up to 60 lbs
- Squat, bend, twist, reach, and work at heights when needed
- Perform visual quality inspections
- Some overtime or weekend shifts may be required
Standard Material Handler:
- Supply production lines with raw materials
- Remove finished products for storage or shipment
- Provide materials to hand assembly areas
- High School Diploma or GED
- Completion of a Vocational Rehabilitation Program
- Forklift operation training (2 years of experience preferred)
- Experience in material handling or shipping/receiving is a plus
- Ability to use basic math and computer skills for inventory and tracking
- Valid Driver’s License and appropriate insurance if operating TVS vehicles
- Note: If you have an out-of-state license, you must obtain a valid NC license within 60 days of hire
- CDL required for applicable driving roles (tractor trailer/box truck)
This job description covers the key responsibilities for the role but isn’t a full list of everything you might do. Flexibility with hours and job duties is important. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
If you enjoy staying organized, working with a supportive team, and helping things run smoothly behind the scenes, this could be the perfect role for you. Let’s move forward together!
Salary : $17