Runner/Material Handler
About KSB
KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Its high‑efficiency products are used wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, spanning building services, industry, water transport, waste‑water treatment, power‑plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, KSB operates on all continents with its own sales, marketing and manufacturing facilities, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists delivering local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair under the KSB SupremeServ brand. The company emphasizes innovative technology, equal rights, ecological sustainability and a people‑first culture.
Position Summary
As a Runner/Material Handler reporting to the Senior Logistics Supervisor, you will safely and efficiently move, load, unload, pull, stage, and restock materials within the warehouse and shop areas.
Responsibilities
- Move, load, unload, pull, stage, and restock materials in the warehouse and shop.
- Operate forklifts and other material‑handling equipment.
- Load and unload trucks, crates, pallets, and other materials.
- Return unused excess materials to appropriate warehouse locations.
- Verify materials and quantities for accuracy.
- Store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory.
- Manually handle, repack, or restack pallets of finished product and assist with physical inventory.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Operate forklifts and other material‑handling equipment safely.
- Time management to ensure quality and quantity of work meet KSB standards.
- Team player – maintain positive relationships, support colleagues, and demonstrate a positive attitude.
- Organizational and administrative skills – maintain records, files, and databases.
- Detail‑oriented – attention to parts, identification numbers, component numbers, bills of lading, and packing lists when retrieving, packing, and shipping.
- Effective communication in English (spoken, read, written) with internal and external customers and suppliers.
- Follow ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 18001 guidelines.
Education / Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
- Minimum 1 year experience in a warehouse environment.
- Forklift certification (or ability to obtain certification).
Pay
Salary range: $16 – $19 per hour.
Schedule
Full‑time, hourly position. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm (40 hours per week) with possible requirement for extended hours.
Benefits
- Collective wages and pension framework.
- Flexible working‑time models.
- Individual training opportunities.
- Strong career prospects within a global organization.