Material Handler

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, IDEX offers opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses globally.

About the role

The Material Process Operator performs a variety of material-related functions, including inventory control, documentation maintenance, and material handling to support production and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check, store, and issue materials and supplies
• Maintain accurate stock records
• Operate a forklift and motorized pallet jack to move stock, supplies, materials, and equipment
• Pick, kit, and issue parts to pump work orders
• Perform shipping duties related to parts and finished products
• Monitor assigned metrics (e.g., production measurements)
• Communicate defects or problems to supervisors using clear, detailed descriptions for improvement
• Ensure customer expectations for quality and on-time delivery are met
• Maintain production material availability on the line
• Enforce 6S best practices on the line
• Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
• Perform visual inspections to ensure components are free of defects
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, including bills of lading and invoices
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Plan and perform multiple sequences of operations
• Ship and load trucks using a forklift and motorized pallet jack
• Train new employees

Requirements

• 1-year minimum industrial experience
• Forklift and motorized pallet jack certification preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent

Skills

• Read and understand documentation (bills of lading, invoices, and related forms)
• Demonstrate independent decision-making
• Calculate required metrics
• Read and understand standard work instructions
• Maintain tools on the production line
• Apply 6S principles and maintain them on the primary line
• Train new employees
• Plan and perform multiple sequences of operations on the production line

Pay

Starting compensation for this position is $24.20 per hour. This position may be eligible for a performance-based bonus plan.

Benefits

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include:

• Health benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings program with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Additional benefits and rewards (see our career page for details)