Material Handler

Overview

Manage material flow, operate forklifts/routers, and maintain inventory in production.

Key Responsibilities

• router operation
• material staging
• epicor reporting
• quality checks
• production scheduling
• work queue

Tasks

-Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards in all work cells. -Verify that FRP, Aluminum, and THB routers have the materials needed to run. -Operate all equipment safely. -Perform quality checks and make adjustments to meet quality standards. -Set up and operate routers. -Return leftover material to its original location and update Epicor using the Return Material function. -Coordinate with the production scheduler and programmer to meet fulfillment goals. -Follow and read the production schedule and job travelers. -Report production data accurately in Epicor. -Band and pack finished products. -THB: Stage materials on a cart in the THB-1 bin and issue them in Epicor before use. -Complete the Operator’s Daily Checklist before using a forklift. -FRP: Move materials to designated shelves (FRP-1 or FRP-2) and issue them in Epicor before staging on a cart. -Identify material needs for current and upcoming jobs and stage materials accordingly. -Use Epicor Part Tracker to verify material availability and location. If material is missing, notify the Team Lead. -Print Job Travelers and review material requirements, ensuring the correct material type (e.g., DOT vs. non-DOT). -Aluminum: Locate the correct material and stage it. -Use Work Queue to prioritize jobs based on Start/Due dates.

Requirements

• forklift certified
• 2-3 years
• high school
• heavy lifting
• critical thinker
• manufacturing

What You Bring

-Must be capable of lifting and handling large heavy loads. (Up to 60 lbs.) -Critical thinker with strong interpersonal and communication skills. -Exposure to a manufacturing environment with coatings, wood dust, noise, and moving equipment. -Must be detail oriented. -Must be a qualified Forklift certified or willingness to become certified. -Minimum of 2-3 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment. -Must be able to follow written instructions and have legible handwriting. -High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or certification preferred. -Requires frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs.), bending, and prolonged standing throughout the shift.

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About Uw Solutions

-From coating furniture panels to launching ResinDek mezzanine flooring in 1994. -Introduced Unisub in 1996 and ChromaLuxe in 2007, expanding into high‑definition sublimation substrates. -Built a global manufacturing footprint from facilities in Louisville, Pittsburgh, Belgium, and Australia. -Developed award-winning brands—ResinDek, ChromaLuxe, Unisub, and R&D Coatings—across distinct market niches. -Acquired R&D Coatings in 2020, enabling vertical integration of proprietary industrial and commercial coating capabilities. -Typical projects include durable flooring for robotics-dependent distribution centers and photo-quality panels for décor and signage.

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