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1st Shift Powder Coat Material Handler
Job in
Hobart, Lake County, Indiana, 46342, USA
Listed on 2026-07-16
Listing for:
Daifuku North America
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-16
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Material Handler, Forklift Operator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Daifuku is a leading U.S.
-based provider of intelligent material handling systems. This full‑time position is located on the 1st shift (Monday – Friday, 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM) and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
The Material Handler will perform receiving tasks, including receiving and unloading items, verifying shipment condition, and keeping computer records.
Responsibilities- Move, load, and unload materials by hand or using a variety of equipment, including tow motors and forklifts.
- Count, weigh, sort, pack, and unpack materials.
- Load and unload materials onto and off trucks and loading docks.
- Operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders, forklifts, and other equipment to transport materials to and from vehicles and storage areas.
- Connect hoses or pipes and operate equipment for loading and unloading chemicals.
- Dump materials such as scrap metal or remove materials from forklifts.
- Operate floor sweeper and washer.
- Open containers and crates, fill orders, assist with inventory, weighing, and checking materials.
- Comply with Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures to ensure sustainable process outputs and continuous improvement.
- Areas are often noisy and lack climate control.
- Work around moving machinery and in low‑light areas.
- Exposure to safety hazards such as moving parts, electricity, falls, and trips.
- Physical demands include lifting, pulling, walking, carrying, pushing, kneeling, standing, sitting, reaching, squatting, climbing, twisting, speaking, hearing, sight, and finger dexterity.
- Must observe safety and security policies, practice Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out, and wear required personal protective equipment.
- High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
- Minimum 1 year of related experience (preferred).
- Good communication skills, attention to detail, and organization.
- Ability to work with people regardless of race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or job type.
- Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
- Ability to complete assigned training in a timely manner.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
- Medium work:
Exert up to 50 lb force occasionally, 20 lb frequently, or 10 lb constantly. - Climbing:
Use feet, legs, and/or hands on ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles. - Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and visual tasks as described in detail.
- Work inside and outside, protected from weather but not from temperature changes.
- Exposure to hazards such as moving mechanical parts, vehicles, and electricity.
USD $18.00 – $23.00 per hour.
DaifukuDaifuku – U.S.‑based provider of intelligent material handling systems.
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