Heavy Material Handler - Concrete Production

Job Overview

Are you a "hands‑on" worker who thrives in a rugged, fast‑paced environment? We are looking for a reliable Material Handler to join our 1st‑shift team in Bedford, OH. In this role, you won't just be sitting in a cab; you’ll be an essential part of our production backbone. You’ll split your time between operating a CAT Lift‑truck and performing the gritty, physical work necessary to keep our facility running—including cleaning out hoppers and managing raw concrete materials.

If you have a background in construction, landscaping, or heavy equipment and you aren't afraid to get your hands dirty, we want to talk to you!

• Pay: $20.00 – $25.00/HR (Starting)
• Location:
  
  Bedford, OH
• Schedule:
  
  Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Plus OT)
• Environment:
  Industrial, physical, and rewarding!

• Equipment Operation & Material Moving
  • Operate a CAT Lift‑truck to safely maneuver heavy loads of raw materials and finished products across the facility yard and production floor.
  • Feed stone, sand, and cement components into the Hopper system to maintain an uninterrupted production flow.
  • Organize and stage materials for upcoming shifts, ensuring the production area is stocked and ready.
• Hopper Maintenance & General Labor
  • Use jackhammers, scrapers, and other hand tools to chip away hardened concrete and debris from the interior of the hopper.
  • Perform "hands‑on" cleaning of machinery and work zones to prevent mechanical clogs and safety hazards.
  • Identify and remove contaminants or oversized debris from raw material piles before they enter the mixing system.
• Safety & Quality Control
  • Conduct pre‑shift safety checks on the Lift‑truck and report any mechanical issues immediately.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace to mitigate risks associated with heavy dust, wet concrete, and moving machinery.
  • Monitor material levels and consistency, communicating with the production team to adjust loads as needed.
• Essential functions:
  
  wear steel toe shoes, work in a non‑temperature controlled environment, lift up to 75 lbs manually, stand for 8 hours at a time, work up to 8 hours of overtime per week.
• Skills:
  
  heavy equipment operation, front loader machine, labor, pulling, pushing, lifting, standing, cleaning.

• Years of experience: 1 year (Entry Level)
• Education:
  
  High School (required)

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Per requirements of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, we welcome people of all abilities and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please contact

Pay offered will be based on education, experience, location, duties, certifications, and other factors. A comprehensive benefits package may include medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, life insurance, short‑term disability, and a 401(k) plan, depending on eligibility.