Material Handler 1st Shift (Forklift Driver 12 hour Shifts)

Located close to the Michigan/Ohio border, Toledo Tool & Die has diligently served the people of both states since 1940. Founded on the principle of delivering the finest work possible and keeping every promise, we now operate three facilities in the Toledo area, one in Maumee, Ohio, and one in Pioneer, Ohio.

About the role

Toledo Tool & Die is adding a Material Handler to support our continued growth. This is a full-time position based in Toledo, Ohio, offering competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment.

Schedule

1st Shift Hours: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM

This position works a rotating 2-2-3 schedule with 12-hour shifts, following a two-week rotation:

• Week 1: Work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days
• Week 2: Off 2 days, work 2 days, off 3 days

This rotation includes every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). The schedule requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts, every other weekend, and overtime as needed (including daily, weekends, and some holidays).

Pay

$20/hour with weekly pay.

Benefits

• PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Full benefits

Responsibilities

• Load and/or unload incoming/outgoing materials.
• Set up expedites for shipment to customers as needed.
• Coordinate transportation of parts to/from various TTD locations for Hot Loads or Sorting activity.
• Prepare documentation such as bill of lading and/or shipping orders to route materials.
• Examine contents and compare records (manifest, invoices, or orders) to verify accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation, operations, or production goals.
• Review orders, production schedules, shipping, or receiving notices to determine work sequences and material shipping dates, types, volumes, or destinations.
• Inspect or test materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, or facilities to ensure safety, defect-free status, and compliance with specifications.
• Coordinate forklift and Raymond repairs with respective vendors in a timely fashion.
• Train and/or retrain operators in the proper use of material handling equipment, such as forklifts or Raymond Lifts.
• Resolve worker problems or collaborate with employees to assist in problem resolution.
• Recommend personnel actions, such as employee selection, evaluation, rewards, or disciplinary actions.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform all duties of a Material Handler or Dock Auditor.
• Authority to stop production in the event unsafe parts or conditions appear.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate Supervisor and/or Manager, which may be outside the scope of responsibilities noted above.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Experience operating large industrial equipment is preferred.
• Forklift Operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift training program is required within the first 30 days of employment for both sit-down and stand-up lifts.
• Six (6) months of warehousing and inventory experience preferred.
• Six (6) months of experience operating a forklift and/or stand-up lift preferred.
• Physical ability to mount/dismount forklift through the duration of the shift, requiring bending, stretching, stepping, reaching, climbing, stooping, standing, walking, crouching, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow directions/instructions.
• Ability to use automated inventory control equipment.
• Must satisfactorily complete pre-employment screening (background check and drug screen).
• Must be able to work overtime (daily, weekends, and holidays).
• Must be able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Must report for work on time to support production startup.