Material Handler

Company: J C FORD COMPANY
Location: Columbia
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Position Summary: We are seeking a skilled and reliable Material Handler to support our operations by moving materials efficiently between departments and buildings. The ideal candidate will have forklift certification and experience handling materials in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. This role involves transporting materials, maintaining inventory flow, and ensuring work areas are organized and well-stocked. Key Responsibilities: • Move materials between departments, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries. • Dump chip hoppers and maintain outside lots, ensuring pallets are properly placed in hoppers. • Develop and follow an efficient route for material transport. • Replenish empty pallet buffers, cutter crates, and roller crate buffers. • Assist in moving large frames between buildings as needed. • Deliver materials from Inventory Control to Manufacturing Departments as requested. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. • Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently. Requirements: Qualifications and Prior Experience: • Forklift Certification (Required). • Experience in material handling, warehousing, or manufacturing preferred. • Strong organizational and time management skills. • Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks. • Attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety. Physical Requirements: • Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for extended periods of time. • Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle tools, operate machines, and feel parts. • Must be able to reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, and stoop as needed to access machinery and materials. • Ability to lift and move objects up to 35 pounds without assistance; occasionally lift heavier items with mechanical or team assistance. • Tolerance for working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, coolant, and temperature variations. • Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, and hearing protection. This job description outlines essential duties but is not intended to be exhaustive. JC Ford reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as business needs evolve. Employment at JC Ford is at-will, and nothing in this document constitutes a contract of employment. Employees are expected to follow all company policies and comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws. JC Ford is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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