Material Handler - 1st Shift

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For over a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient. With team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway, and transportation. Our purpose—Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow—is driven by a people-first culture where teamwork, inclusion, and growth are prioritized.

About the role

We have an exciting opening for a Material Handler in Wadsworth, OH. This role plays a pivotal part in applications that impact our world, supporting complex engineering challenges through accurate inventory management, order fulfillment, and shipping operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory storage, retrieval, order picking, packaging, shipping, and processing of customer returns.
• Open, separate, and sort shipments received from suppliers; put parts away and assign part locators.
• Support and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Ship orders (domestic and export) using various carriers, ensuring safe shipping practices.
• Pick and fill customer orders, including repackaging and labeling goods.
• Pull, build packages, pack, and ship products according to customer orders; verify correct components, drawings, and documentation.
• Update computer systems with transaction information (e.g., close manufacturing orders, purchase receipts).
• Create and complete shipping paperwork, including bills of lading, invoices, and inventory transactions.
• Notify planning of any part shortages.
• Print labels and accurately ship customer orders and returns via identified carriers.
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks.
• Order consumables (e.g., bags, grease, ribbon, labels) as assigned.
• Ensure product quality; work with team members and other departments to identify root causes of problems and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain a neat and organized work area using 5S and safety best practices.
• Support and participate in LEAN activities.
• Inform supervisor of maintenance and safety needs.
• Follow all OSHA compliance regulations.
• Perform other duties as required by supervision or as responsibilities necessitate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must maintain a high level of quality and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing roles and priorities.
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 25 lbs., intermittently lift up to 40 lbs., and utilize team lift or material handling equipment for up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to stand on feet all day.
• Daily attendance is required.
• General computer skills.
• Ability to withstand repetitive movements such as bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, ladders, and squatting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting day of hire).
• 401K match—100% on the first 5% of contributions.
• Life insurance—1x your annual salary at no additional cost.
• Retirement Income Account.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement (when applicable).
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Bonus program.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.