Material Handler

HSM Company History  |  HSM HEART Company Values  |  Who is HSM to our customers? 

Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways. 

At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you’re looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you! 

What You’ll Do

• Load, unload, transport, and stage raw materials, components, and finished goods 


• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment


• Supply production lines with the materials they need to maintain continuous operation


• Remove finished goods from production and transport them to designated storage or shipping areas


• Help prevent production shortages and disruptions through timely material movement


• Verify quantities, identification, and condition of incoming and outgoing materials


• Maintain accurate inventory transactions and material records


• Support cycle counts and physical inventory activities


• Ensure materials are properly labeled, identified, and traceable

What You Bring

• Must be at least 18 years old 


• High school diploma or GED preferred


• Previous material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred


• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification before operating equipment


• Experience with inventory control, material movement, or production support is a plus


• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment


• Basic inventory and material-tracking skills


• Ability to read and follow work instructions, labels, and material identification systems


• Basic math skills for counting, verifying quantities, and resolving discrepancies


• Ability to recognize damaged or nonconforming materials


• Knowledge of safe lifting and material-handling practices