Material Handler

Frontier Technologies, with locations in Brewton, AL and Theodore, AL, specializes in Energy, Services, Engineering, and Logistics. We provide quality components and services including fabrications, assemblies, subtractive manufacturing, and the rework, repair, or refurbishment of renewable components, along with in-house testing and engineering evaluations. As part of Gexpro Services, a world-class Supply Chain Services outsource provider, we specialize in developing and managing production inventory management programs.

About the role

The Material Handler is responsible for safely and efficiently moving, staging, and storing raw and fabricated components across departments to support production, quality, and inbound and outbound logistics. This role operates a range of equipment—including 5k/7k/10k forklifts and a lull (telehandler)—to load and unload semis, dry vans, drop-deck, and lowboy trailers. Success requires excellent situational awareness, disciplined adherence to safety standards, and proactive communication with the Site Manager, Department Leads, and Quality Control (QC) to keep work flowing on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate 5k, 7k, 10k forklifts, and a lull (telehandler) to move parts between Fabrication, Machining, Welding, and Shipping departments.
• Utilize overhead cranes, rigging, and appropriate attachments (fork extensions, booms, slings) to handle large components while protecting finishes and critical surfaces.
• Load/unload semis, drop-deck, dry vans, and lowboy trailers; validate counts, part IDs, weights, and packaging against purchase orders, pick lists, and BOLs.
• Stage outbound shipments by job, destination, and carrier and packaging.
• Perform pre-shift equipment inspections (forklifts, telehandler, crane/rigging) and immediately report defects to manager.
• Maintain clean, organized loading and unloading areas, aisles, and storage zones, proper stacking, and safe racking practices.
• Adhere to all workplace safety procedures, including PPE, load charts, hand signals, spotter use, pinch-point controls, and lockout/tagout where applicable.
• Uphold Frontier Technologies’ and Gexpro Services’ standards for quality, safety, and on-time performance.
• Other job duties as directed by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in material handling and driving lifts, preference for heavy capacity forklifts.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing for long periods, crawling, squatting, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work overtime and in South Alabama climate conditions.
• Able to read and interpret work instructions; fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Self-motivated team player with a passion for doing a job well.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Various Medical, dental, and vision plans to best suit your needs.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and discounts on pet, home, and car insurance.
• Employee assistance program and Health wellness programs.
• 401(k) immediately with a competitive match.
• Several paid holidays and paid time off that includes personal, sick, and vacation time.

Pay

$14.50 to $17.00 per hour.