Material Handler
About the role
On-Site (5 days per week). The Material Handler, under general supervision, distributes production or non‑production items and materials to various locations throughout the plant. Materials may consist of purchased parts, in‑process parts, or finished goods. The position performs a variety of tasks as assigned based on the needs of Materials, production, or other departments; tasks vary by work area and assignments change with business demands. Routine job rotations are required to support Safety, Quality, and Productivity objectives. The role is expected to perform specified duties within allotted time, quality standards, and prescribed methods.
Responsibilities
- Receive, stage, and ship HVAC equipment and materials
- Receive equipment/product and properly offload and prepare for staging using gantry system or hi‑lo as appropriate
- Check for visible damage and defects; record any damage found
- Apply proper labels to equipment with attention to detail
- Prepare equipment for shipment ensuring safe transport
- Complete outbound paperwork with driver and take pictures
- Maintain unit location map for both east and west ends of the facility for all activities above
- Maintain required paperwork and documentation of all parts and materials moved per specified procedures
- Support manufacturing by receiving and transporting components to the manufacturing floor per predetermined safety, quality, method, and sequence standards
- Follow and adhere to all safety, quality, and Trane Technologies policies and procedures
- Actively contribute to Safety, Quality, and Productivity activities and improvements
- Maintain work area for cleanliness, orderliness, and efficiency standards
- Rotate job duties, areas, and stations as needed for Safety, Quality, and Productivity
- Enter data in computer systems, fill in forms, charts, etc.
- Work independently and as a team member to identify, improve, troubleshoot, and take ownership of results for the machine or process responsible for
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Equivalent Degree (GED) required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Previous warehouse experience is a plus
- Ability to obtain forklift certification
- 6 months to 1 year forklift experience
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to analyze and solve problems
- Ability to work collaboratively with others
- Willingness to change, flex, and learn
- Computer skills (filling in forms, logging in, navigating websites, etc.)
- Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, measure, use a calculator)
- Basic writing skills (legible notes, forming numbers/numerals, understandable)
- Self‑motivated, teamwork‑oriented, innovative, customer‑focused, critical thinking, mechanical aptitude
Physical Requirements
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external associates, both written and orally, including telephone
- Mobility within the work facility
- Ability to stand 8+ hours
- Ability to bend, lift, reach, and turn throughout the shift
Pay
Hourly base pay: $19.50/hour. Incentive eligible: No. Sales commission eligible: No.
Benefits
- Benefits kick in on Day One for you and your family
- Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with generous incentives
- Family building benefits: fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance
- Paid time off: up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options for volunteer and parental leave
- 401(k) match
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs
- Tuition assistance and student debt support
Note: Benefit offerings may vary by site, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and local/state regulations.
Schedule
On‑Site, 5 days per week.
Additional Information
Safety Sensitive Role: Yes — may require additional drug screening.