Material Handler - Forklift Driver (2nd Shift)
About The Position
The Driver / Material Handler (Inter-Facility Logistics) ensures the safe, timely, and accurate movement of materials between EMIT facilities. The role links production stages by coordinating transportation with shop-floor needs to maintain uninterrupted material flow and on-time delivery. The position requires precise handling of materials, documentation, and communication to protect schedules, quality, and safety. The role includes operating company vehicles and material-handling equipment, verifying and securing materials, coordinating transfers with production and receiving teams, and maintaining assigned vehicles and equipment. The position is identified as second shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to safely operate trucks, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment.
- Strong attention to detail for accurate material handling and documentation.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work with urgency in a fast-paced environment.
- Good communication skills to coordinate across multiple teams and facilities.
- Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Commitment to following safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Ability to lift 50–75 pounds repeatedly.
- Comfortable standing, walking, and moving for the duration of a shift.
- Follow safety protocols when using tools, operating equipment, and handling materials.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of experience in driving, material handling, warehousing, or manufacturing.
- DOT compliance experience.
Responsibilities
- Execute scheduled and priority-based material transfers between facilities.
- Coordinate delivery timing with production needs across Primary, Secondary, Weld, Coat, and Pack.
- Prioritize urgent orders and requests to support customer commitments and production flow.
- Manage routes, timing, and load readiness to prevent delays.
- Operate company vehicles and material-handling equipment in compliance with safety and DOT standards.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and promptly report issues.
- Follow EMIT safety protocols, PPE requirements, and load-securement standards.
- Verify materials against pick lists, bills of lading, and transfer documentation before movement.
- Confirm material type, quantity, and identification, including tags, heat numbers, and part numbers.
- Immediately communicate shortages or discrepancies to prevent production disruptions.
- Load, secure, and unload materials to prevent damage during transit.
- Follow standardized methods for stacking, strapping, and spacing materials.
- Handle materials carefully using appropriate equipment and rigging techniques.
- Communicate with Production, Denest, Weld Kit, and Receiving teams.
- Provide real-time updates on transfer status, delays, or issues.
- Adjust to changing schedules and daily production priorities.
- Identify inefficiencies in routing, loading, or material flow and suggest improvements.
- Support cost reduction through route optimization and load consolidation.
- Maintain assigned vehicles and equipment in clean, operational condition.
- Take ownership of equipment readiness and proactively report maintenance needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
