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title: Material Handler at Surge Staffing in Asheville, NC
description: Surge Staffing is hiring for the Material Handler role in Asheville, NC. Pays
  $19 per hour. Full-time role. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | Surge Staffing |
| **Location** | Asheville, NC |
| **Salary** | $19/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 30, 2026 |
| **History** | First seen 45 days ago (2026-09-30), reposted once |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** C · Some flags. Mostly fine, a few things to check.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Surge Staffing.
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Surge Staffing.

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## Description

# **Material Handler**

## **About the Role**

We are hiring **Temporary Production/Material Handlers** to support daily operations in a busy manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on position focused on preparing, organizing, and staging materials and containers for production.

The ideal candidate is dependable, physically capable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working on their feet in a fast-paced plant environment.

## **Key Responsibilities**

- Level and rake preforms in open bins to ensure materials are properly positioned
- Place lids on bins as required
- Insert bags into bins based on product requirements
- Build and stage Gaylord boxes for production
- Strap and secure Gaylord boxes
- Build and assemble bins as needed
- Move and stage materials to designated areas
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of debris
- Follow all safety procedures and production guidelines
- Perform other general production and material handling duties as assigned

## **Qualifications**

- Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, or material handling experience preferred but not required
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks
- Strong attention to detail
- Reliable and dependable attendance
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Safety-conscious approach to all tasks
- Willingness to work a 12-hour shift

## **Physical Requirements**

- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive movements
- Ability to lift and move materials as required
- Ability to work around manufacturing equipment and production materials
- Ability to maintain productivity throughout a 12-hour shift
- Must be comfortable working in a plant/manufacturing environment
- Must follow all required PPE and safety requirements
## Skills

- Material Handling
- Product Requirements Document (Prd)
- Safety Procedures
- Manufacturing Plant Equipment
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to Work Independently
- Personal Protective Equipment

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