Material Handler

Position Summary

Under minimal supervision, Raw Material Handlers are able to work independently in several different inventory control functions by navigating the ERP system to perform a variety of tasks such as issuing material to work orders, researching material transactions to solve problems, and looking at planning details to understand future demand for inventory.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets blueprints and material callouts for complex job requirements.
• Independently operates overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, and band saws with safety and precision.
• Monitors material usage and proactively suggests substitutions or material reallocations based on real-time conditions.
• Acts as a liaison between Engineering, Planning, and Production for material-related problem solving.
• Maintains accurate records of material movements and stock levels using the ERP system.
• Supports inventory audits, resolve discrepancies, and assist in cycle counts.
• Mentors and provides on-the-job training to peers.
• Maintains an organized workspace (6S) and follows all safety procedures, including PPE, lifting, and proper equipment use.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a machine shop, warehouse, or logistics setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated experience with material planning and shop floor support systems.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel functions and ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to interpret material specifications and make material substitutions.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Highly organized with a strong sense of inventory accuracy and workflow efficiency.
• Capable of independent decision-making and troubleshooting in material handling processes.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.