Material Handler

Are you looking for a great opportunity in Aiken, South Carolina? Come join our team at Emerson Discrete Automation. We have a great opportunity for a Material Handler who is eager to grow with our company. This role will work with the Stockroom Supervisor and will be responsible for various operations within the Warehouse, including picking, transfer of parts, transporting complete orders to assembly lines, participating in cycle counts and inventories, process outbound truck shipments and international orders, maintain assigned area rows and perform special assigned tasks such as bin recovery and phone/return to stock.

Shift: 2nd Shift – Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Use/Operate AS400/Ultriva systems to determine part locations, quantities, descriptions, print labels for boxes and troubleshoot last activity, items received, issued and/or location transactions.

• Create pick, pack and ship documents for WRO and International shipments.
• Analyze pick sheets to determine the location of parts, required quantity, determine appropriate container, print and affix part number labels and place in designated location.
• Perform KANBAN and supermarket transfers/delivery and complete phone orders from the assembly lines. If parts are not needed, return materials back to the appropriate location.
• Assist in all activities of the cycle count.
• Safety is the primary responsibility of each employee. Obey all safety rules and make safety an integral part of each task.  Stop work if continuing is unsafe or will create an unsafe condition.
• Given an assigned area in the stockroom, ensure that daily housekeeping is completed including a clean and organized work area, shelves and boxes dust free, box tops should be folded in/and or cut and sweeping the floor.
• All parts placed in the appropriate location, with all containers facing in such a manner that the part number can easily be read.  Ensure that each row is clearly marked with the row/shelf number.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, stockroom, material handling, or shipping environment.
• Basic computer skills and experience using inventory management or ERP systems.
• Knowledge of inventory control, cycle counting, and FIFO principles.
• Ability to read pick sheets, accurately identify parts and quantities, and prepare materials for shipment.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment, including pallet jacks; forklift certification required within 30 days of hire.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. ​

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.