Material Handler
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Manufacturing / Production
Material Handler, Forklift Operator
Material Handler $21.45 $ 22.45/hour
Location:
Kearney, NE Pay: $21.45 $ 22.45/hour
Shifts:
1st & 2nd Shift Position Type:
Temp-to-Hire Start a Career with a Company That Rewards Great Performance!
Looking for a hands-on position with competitive pay and the opportunity to turn your next job into a long-term career? We re hiring Material Handlers in Kearney! This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with excellent potential for advancement, regular pay increases after hire and a strong benefits package. Pay: 1st Shift: $21.45/hour 2nd Shift: $22.45/hour After being hired on permanently, employees receive pay increases every three months through their first 12 months.
Candidates must be flexible and able to work 8 or 10-hour shifts and may need to train on a different shift.
As a Material Handler, you ll move and organize materials, parts and products throughout the production and warehouse areas while helping keep operations running safely and efficiently.
- Handle and transport materials, parts and products throughout the facility.
- Operate both sit-down and stand-up forklifts in a fast-paced environment.
- Select the correct products and part numbers to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Work safely in tight spaces and around shelving stacked at various heights.
- Change propane tanks and charge or change forklift batteries as needed.
- Remove scrap materials from production areas.
- Perform cycle counts and assist with inventory control.
- Complete material transfers, receiving, scrap reports, time reports and forklift inspection forms.
- Complete inventory transactions using computer terminals or RF devices.
- Operate equipment including forklifts, hand pallet trucks, barrel lifts, floor sweepers, floor scrubbers and yard trucks as required.
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
- Follow all company safety, quality, policies and procedures.
- Ability to operate both sit-down and stand-up forklifts
- Comfortable working in tight spaces and around elevated shelving
- Basic computer, communication and math skills
- Motivated and willing to learn
- Able to adapt quickly and succeed in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent attendance and work performance
- Minimum 10th grade education
- Strong attendance and job performance are important for successfully transitioning into a permanent position.
- Quarterly Annual Incentive Bonus Program
- 401(k) and Retirement Plan
- Health Benefits
- Advancement Opportunities
- Professional Development
- Social activities and High Performance Teams
- Lean Manufacturing opportunities
- And more!
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