The Material Handler is a frontline manufacturing support role responsible for the safe and timely movement of raw materials, work in process, and finished goods throughout the manufacturing facility. This position plays a critical role in supporting production operations by ensuring materials are staged, delivered, and removed efficiently while maintaining safety, quality, and housekeeping standards. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Location Manassas VA 20110
Pay: $19.00 per hour - $28.00 per hour
The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data
Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members
A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply. Military Occupational Specialty Code: 12A, 12H, EA, CB, BU, 1361, 3E5X1
- Receive, inspect, and verify incoming raw materials and components
- Transport materials to production lines, work cells, or storage areas according to production schedules
- Load, unload, and stage materials using pallet jacks, carts, forklifts, or other material handling equipment (as certified)
- Remove finished goods, scrap, and recyclable materials from production areas
- Accurately label, scan, and track materials using inventory or manufacturing systems
- Perform routine material counts and assist with cycle counts as needed
- Maintain organized, clean, and safe material storage and staging areas
- Follow all manufacturing safety requirements, including lockout/tagout awareness, PPE use, and proper lifting techniques
- Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Communicate material shortages, damages, or delays to supervisors and production teams
- Comply with all quality, safety, and housekeeping standards
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations
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- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
- Forklift or powered industrial truck experience preferred (certification required or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to follow production schedules, work instructions, and safety procedures
- Basic math, reading, and documentation skills
- Experience with inventory systems or scanners a plus
- Manufacturing plant or production facility