Material Handler

Material Handler – Royal Switchgear Manufacturing Company

Take your next career step at Royal Switchgear Manufacturing Company with a U.S. based team that is developing responsive solutions for an evolving grid. RSMC is a leader in engineering, designing, and manufacturing critical componentry for electrical substations and the broader grid. Our pride lies in our long‑standing partnership with utilities companies, the reliability of our products, and the technical and hands‑on capabilities of our team.

Fully Onsite – 4251 Turin Dr, Bessemer, AL 35020

• Operating propane forklifts and other machinery to move items onto and off shelving, trucks, and loading.
• Contributing to the orderly operation of stock and/or materials throughout the Warehouse by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages.
• Ensuring orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies where needed, and staging finished product for final distribution including packing, crating, loading, and securing.
• Practicing customer service when interacting with other companies and clients and ensuring that all external parties have a positive interaction with our company.
• Supporting Receiving by following procedures for paperwork and system transactions when needed.
• Providing support for all material handler functions when needed.
• Safely operating equipment and machines, such as cars, trucks, forklifts, etc.
• Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.
• Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.
• Preparing reports and other documents relating to deliveries and pickups.

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years working in industrial manufacturing is preferred.
• At least one year’s experience in inventory management is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating forklifts, including sit‑down, stand‑up, reach trucks, and propane‑powered equipment.
• Current sit‑down propane forklift operation certification preferred; must have the ability to obtain and retain a sit‑down propane forklift operation certificate.
• Ability to issue material to work orders using a kiosk or handheld scanner is required.
• Demonstrated punctual and dependable performance with consistent schedule adherence.
• Ability to identify parts using a written description and drawing is required.
• Ability to run various types of propane or electric‑powered forklifts and/or hand trucks.
• Ability to lift 60 or more pounds as needed throughout the work shift.
• Ability to work scheduled hours as required by the company; occasional overtime hours may be required/scheduled.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Strong English oral and written communication skills, strong mathematics skills; ability to read and understand shipping manifests and related documents required.

• Health, Vision, and Dental
• Flex Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonus Program
• Weekly Bonus Opportunities
• Weekly Perfect Attendance Gift Cards
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Monday – Thursday: 6:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Friday: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm
• Saturday (as needed): 6:00 am – 11:30 am

Candidates must be able to work up to 6 days per week with Saturdays scheduled on an as-needed basis.

• Maintain clear and accurate records.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work regular shifts to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as assigned; may be subject to call back, on call, and/or emergency shifts.
• May be required to use step stools or ladders and use such to store and retrieve items of various sizes, shapes, and forms.
• Lift and/or carry up to 60 pounds, and pull, push, or drag up to 150 pounds of incoming materials.
• Must possess general manual dexterity to operate computer, equipment, tools, controls, or other objects; reach with hands or arms.
• Must possess mental acuity for attention to accuracy and detail.
• Must see in the normal visual…