Material Handler

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Regular Full-Time Jeffersonville, IN, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $22.00 To $23.50 Hourly

We're seeking a safety-conscious Forklift Operator to move products, equipment and materials in our manufacturing facility.

Under minimal supervision, responsible for safely and efficiently moving materials, products, and equipment throughout the warehouse, yard, or production areas. This includes operating forklifts and other material‑handling equipment, maintaining accurate records, and supporting production flow.

• Material Handler II performs all Material Handler I duties with expanded responsibilities or demonstrated experience and skill. This includes higher level of difficulty such as operating multidirectional forklifts or moving and storing complex parts/racks).

• Read work orders and follow verbal instructions to determine materials or containers to be moved.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, racks, and shelves manually or using lift trucks.
• Load materials into or onto feeding devices or vehicles; install strapping or bracing as needed to prevent shifting or damage.
• Transport materials between storage, production, staging, and designated work areas using forklifts or other devices.
• Secure lifting attachments to materials and move loads safely to specified destinations.
• Weigh materials or products and record weight or quantity on tags, labels, or production reports when required.
• Perform routine forklift maintenance such as lubrication, battery changes, refueling, or replacing liquefied gas tanks.
• Load and unload trucks as needed.
• Performs basic inventory counts and stock checks. Maintain required records and documentation.
• Keep forklift and work area clean and orderly.
• Follow all verbal and written instructions related to material handling and other assigned duties.
• Assist other operators when necessary.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area. Empties trash each shift.
• Follow all verbal and written instructions and related to material handling and other assigned duties including safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Works collaboratively with team members and communicates issues promptly.

If assigned to Inventory, also:

• Maintain raw material storage areas in a clean, organized manner.
• Deliver raw materials to production lines as needed.
• Receive incoming raw materials and unload raw‑material trucks.
• Independently operate multidirectional and specialty forklifts such as Combilift or similar side‑loader equipment.
• Safely maneuver materials in highly complex warehouse environments or with oversized, long, or difficult‑to‑move bundles or racks.
• Provide assistance, guidance, and hands‑on training to less experienced Material Handlers.
• Serve as a resource for safe handling methods and equipment operation or for workflow improvement opportunities.
• Perform inventory transactions as needed (e.g., ERP system adjustments)
• Manages material flow for multiple production lines or designated zones.
• Works with minimal supervision while prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Assist with shipping and receiving documentation as needed.
• Perform inventory cycle counts as needed.
• Assist with yearly physical inventory as needed. This includes use of scanners, filling out inventory count sheets or staging material for scanning.

• Material Handler I:
  One to three months related experience or training
• Material Handler II:
  One or more years’ related experience or training

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• OSHA 10-hour training (preferred).
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