Material Handler

Material Handler Job Category: Materials Control Requisition Number: MATER001489 Full-Time On-site Ligonier, IN 46767, USA Description Specific Duties: Moves and stores a variety of materials, parts, or products. Checks incoming materials and reports shortages or damaged materials. Operates standard manual and automatic equipment, including electronic scales, banding machine, and shrink wrapper. Stacks shipments on skids as required and take shipments to loading dock. Receives and unpacks materials and supplies. Fills orders from storage areas and delivers to designated departments. Checks receipt against purchase order for proper shipment, shortages, damages, or defects. Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage. Follows equipment instructions, specifications and manuals. Performs such individual assignments as the supervisor may direct; establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the company, facility and department. Must carry out duties per ISO/TS16949 and ISO 14001 requirements. Required Training, Knowledge and Experience: Possesses substantial knowledge of the plants processes, techniques, tools, materials, machines and equipment. Possesses strong interpersonal skills. High school diploma with two years experience in material handling that includes the operation of powered material handling equipment. Essential Functions: Regular and predictable attendance. Performs those tasks necessary to produce/assemble/manufacture and inspect the companys products using assigned equipment and processes. Maintains equipment operating records, works from within instructions from within the standards manual. Maintains all work areas in a clean, safe and orderly manner. Critical Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Occasionally employees will lift to 60 pounds and frequently carry up to 40 pounds. Maneuvers in, around, under, and about factory and/or laboratory equipment and machinery on a regular and continuous basis. Majority of work time is spent standing, walking, lifting and bending. May work with telephone answering equipment and PC. May work with Excel and MS Work. Climb ladders and stairs regularly. Works within an automotive component manufacturing and is exposed to heat, cold, wet, and fumes/chemicals. Skills Preferred: Effective Communication: Novice Customer Service: Novice Data Entry: Novice Behaviors Preferred: Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Motivations Preferred: Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Experience Required: Basic Computer Knowledge HS Diploma or GED Forklift Operator

Created: 2026-04-06