Material Handler I - Shipping and Receiving - 1st Shift

Schedule

5:00 am – 3:00 pm, Tuesday‑Friday

Pay

$20.85 per hour

Job Summary

Will be responsible for all material handling needs, primarily picking warehoused parts, and delivering to assembly areas to ensure efficient production. Work closely with production lines to ensure full utilization of people, materials, and equipment to meet customer demand. The Material Handler will be required to achieve company standards for safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies.
• Learn to operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility.
• Develop a good knowledge of the company for the full scope of the role and may be assigned to projects for career development.
• Resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on the level and complexity.
• Communicate effectively with immediate supervisor and other members of the team.
• Flex across different products and areas to support business needs.
• Perform forklift daily inspections.
• Accept responsibility for own actions, follow through on commitments.
• Participate in team meetings and exchange job‑related information.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, attendance, and quality.
• Perform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job function.
• Practice safe working habits, following safety guidelines to operation and support of company initiatives.
• Know the basic functions of the ERP system.
• May assist in training new employees or employees learning new work areas.
• Actively understand and participate with the Drive to Zero program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements – Production Material Handlers

• Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Models positive and professional work ethics.
• Effective communication skills.

Minimum Job Requirements – Distribution Material Handlers

• Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Models positive and professional work ethics.
• Effective communication skills.
• Read and understand work instructions.

Preferred Job Requirements – Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Basic problem‑solving knowledge.
• Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.
• Basic PC knowledge.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work at heights.

Level of Independence: Acts under the direction and supervision of the Materials Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear; use hands to manipulate objects or controls.
• Regularly required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
• Occasionally lift up to 25‑50 pounds.
• Frequent and continuous computer‑based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional travel.