Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

The Material Handler, also known as a Water Spider, is responsible for ensuring the production lines remain fully supplied with materials, and components to maintain efficient manufacturing operations and production flowing. This role supports production by transporting materials, removing unused material at the completion of the project and returning it to the warehouse, maintaining inventory accuracy, and promoting a safe, organized work environment.

Requirements

• Deliver raw materials, components, and supplies to production workstations according to production schedules.
• Remove finished goods, scrap, empty containers, and excess materials from production areas.
• Replenish production lines to prevent downtime and maintain continuous workflow.
• Transport materials using pallet jacks, forklifts, carts, or other material handling equipment as authorized.
• Monitor inventory levels at workstations and communicate shortages to supervisors and warehouse personnel.
• Accurately scan, record, and track material movement using barcode scanners and the ERP.
• Maintain organization of inventory, staging areas, and production floor following 5S method.
• Perform routine inspections of material handling equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns to the facilities and safety departments.
• Assist with inventory counts, cycle counts, and stock replenishment activities.
• Follow all Panelmatic safety procedures, quality standards, and operating policies.
• Work closely with production, warehouse, shipping, and quality teams to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve material flow and production efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous forklift operating experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Experience handling steel, heavy materials, or oversized loads is highly desirable.
• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification.
• Basic math and computer skills for inventory transactions.
• Ability to read work orders, ship documents, and material labels.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, twist, and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to operate manual and powered material handling equipment safely.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing material flow.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly to changing production

Work Environment

• Manufacturing facility in inside and outside conditions.
• Exposure to machinery, moving equipment, noise, and varying temperatures.
• May require overtime, weekends, or shift work based on production demands

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid by Panelmatic and 20% paid for the employee on all other level medical coverage (i.e. employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401K and bonus
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years