Material Handler

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Company Overview:

Flowserve is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. With over 16,000 employees in 50+ countries, we combine global reach with local presence. Our team challenges themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. We support more than 10,000 customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of industries such as energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and others.

Role

Summary:

Flowserve Cookeville seeks a Material Handler who will be responsible for the loading and unloading of trucks, packaging and unpackaging of materials, stocking and pulling parts from storage, and all other functions associated with receiving, pulling, and shipping of product—all while providing exemplary service to internal and external customers.

• Load and unload trucks and handle packaging and unpackaging of materials to support daily receiving and shipping activities.
• Pull parts and materials for valve assembly and ensure they are delivered accurately and on time to support production needs.
• Stock materials in designated storage locations and pull additional parts as needed for work orders, shipments, and other operational requirements.
• Process all receiving functions, including verifying bills of lading and packing lists, inspecting incoming materials, identifying damaged goods, and resolving discrepancies with purchasing or other departments.
• Record materials received on purchase orders, complete ERP system receipts, and distribute required documentation.
• Prepare outbound shipments by verifying accuracy, properly packaging materials, and completing all required documentation.
• Transfer completed work orders to shipping and support all operations associated with receiving, pulling, and shipping product.
• Maintain organized work areas and follow all warehouse procedures, housekeeping standards, and safety requirements.
• Provide exemplary service to internal and external customers through timely, accurate, and proactive support.
• Take initiative to assist with daily work cell needs, contribute to continuous improvement, and help solve problems as they arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Attention to detail.
• Coachable and willing to learn.
• Flexible, with the ability to adapt to a variety of tasks and cross‑train in different functions.
• Helper attitude and effective teamwork skills.
• Basic computer skills, including effective navigation of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work occasional overtime, including weekends and evenings.
• Ability to stand for long periods, walk frequently, kneel, twist, and bend.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally buddy‑lift or move more than 100 pounds.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Ability to multitask and work in a production environment with multiple product changeovers.
• Ability to understand logistics and material handling terminology.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity / working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Forklift certification.
• HS Diploma / GED and/or 2 years relevant experience.

Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k), and many other excellent benefits.

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Flowserve will also not discriminate against an applicant or employee for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co‑workers. Pay Transparency Non‑Discrimination Provision. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access  as a result of your disability.

You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to  Please use the words "Accommodation Request" as your subject line of your email. For more information, read the Accessibility Process.

Req : R-17299 | Job Family Group:
Logistics | Job Family: LO Material Handling |

Employment type:

Full‑time | Job function:
Management and Manufacturing | Industries:
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | Seniority level:
Entry level