Founded in 1998, AVL has grown into a North American leader in turnkey engineering, manufacturing, and assembly solutions. For over 25 years, we've combined in-house mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering with custom acoustical design and airflow analysis to deliver fully integrated power-generation and energy-storage systems.
Rooted in Hamilton, Ontario, AVL Manufacturing is proud to expand our North American footprint with our new U.S. facility, in Charlotte, NC —bringing world-class power packaging solutions closer to our customers.
AVL remains fiercely client-focused—driven by a dedication to quality, innovation, and collaboration that ensures every custom enclosure and power solution precisely meets our customers' needs.
Our team is the foundation of our success. Comprised of dedicated engineers, skilled fabricators, and experienced project managers, we bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to every project. Our in-house experts in mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering work seamlessly with our production teams to deliver precision-built solutions that exceed industry standards. Quality is more than a goal—it's our promise. From initial design to final assembly, we are committed to meticulous craftsmanship and continuous improvement to ensure our customers receive reliable, high-performance products they can trust.
At AVL, we truly live our 'We Are One Team' philosophy. Through seamless collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, we consistently deliver results that exceed quality expectations.
Job Summary:
The Material Handler’s primary function is to handle, move, load, and unload material, mostly heavy metal, by hand or using a variety of material handling equipment, including forklifts and overhead cranes in a manufacturing environment.
Shift: Monday- Friday 7am- 3:30pm
Job Responsibilities:
- Handle, move, load, and unload products and materials by hand or using material handling equipment, including forklifts, overhead cranes, and tow motors, using established safety precautions.
- Receive raw material from suppliers, verify goods received match the packing slip, and forward the signed packing slip to the shipper/receiver for processing.
- Count, weigh, sort, pack, and unpack various materials.
- Pick from stock or as receiver package, label, and record parts and material per work order bull of material. Organize parts and materials by work order/sub-assembly and supply to the assembly floor are required per the build plan.
- Pick up and deliver parts from/to suppliers and sub-contracting companies using the company trucks. Organize and schedule deliveries and pickups efficiently according to priorities.
- Rig, hoist. Move parts and material to storage areas or within the worksite using overhead cranes and forklifts using established safety precautions.
- Organize and label metal inventory, document job consumption following established procedures, and participate in physical inventory counts.
- Manage consumables inventory and prepare weekly re-order requirements for the Fabrication Foreman approval.
- Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed following the Occupational Health and Safety Act and participate in regular safety talks. Perform a visual inspection of equipment, including cranes, forklifts, cutters, and other tools, to ensure they are in safe working condition.
Job Specific Knowledge:
- A minimum of 2 years of equivalent work experience in a large/heavy custom steel fabrication environment.
- Certificate in Crane and Forklift operation.
- Previous experience working within an ISO9001 environment is preferred.
- Should be able to lift between 50-75lbs
- Driver’s License required.
AVL offers a competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
At AVL Manufacturing, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive hiring process and supporting candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations during recruitment or selection, please notify our Human Resources team so we can assist you appropriately.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
