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Frame Material Handler - Upholstery Plant

Job Summary

The Frame Material Handler is responsible for supporting the frame production area by safely and efficiently moving, staging, and supplying raw materials, components, and frames to the appropriate workstations. This role ensures the frame floor remains stocked, organized, and operating smoothly to support daily production goals while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Essential Job Duties

Moves frame materials, components, and finished frames between storage areas and the production floor
Stages materials and frames according to production schedules and work orders
Unloads inbound materials and properly stocks them in designated locations with accurate labeling
Ensures continuous material flow to frame builders to minimize production delays
Operates material‑handling equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts (training provided if needed)
Verifies materials and components for accuracy and quality before issuing to production
Removes scrap and excess materials from the frame floor to maintain a clean and safe work environment
Supports inventory accuracy through basic counts and reporting discrepancies
Assists other production areas as needed based on workload and staffing needs
Follows all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements at all times
Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work in a fast‑paced, physically demanding manufacturing environment
Strong attention to detail and organization
Ability to read work orders and follow production instructions
Basic math skills and inventory awareness
Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Manufacturing, warehouse, or material‑handling experience preferred
Forklift or pallet jack experience a plus (training available)

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the shift
Ability to lift, carry, and move materials as required by production (team lifting when appropriate)
Ability to work in a production environment with noise, dust, and moving equipment

Safety

All employees are expected to always act in a safe manner and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk. Safety is everyone’s responsibility. At all times working safely is a condition of employment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: sit and stand; occasional walking and frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reaching with hands and arms; occasionally climb stairs, balance; stoop, or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus (correctable) and detect color differences. Hearing abilities include the ability to hear clearly while working in person or on the telephone (correctable).

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position operates in a frame manufacturing environment where indoor furniture components are produced. The environment may include exposure to wood dust, noise from machinery, and the use of hand tools and industrial equipment. Employees may experience varying temperatures depending on seasonal weather and production area conditions. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and dust masks are provided and required in designated areas.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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