Material Handler III - Shipping - 2nd

Parker Hannifin•Manitowoc, WI

About The Position

The Material Handler III supports efficient plant operations by operating and maintaining equipment according to standard work and building procedures. The role handles materials throughout the Materials area, including accurately counting and identifying materials, picking and delivering work between departments, replenishing warehouse locations, and receiving, processing, and shipping materials. The position requires operating equipment such as forklifts, prime movers, tuggers, scales, and cranes, and completing warehouse tasks including line-side storage, cycle counts, and move tickets. The Material Handler must identify shipment destinations, select appropriate containers, understand receiving methods, and coordinate with other departments to ensure accurate receipts and disbursements. The role also supports Kanban and inventory accuracy, completes locator and mainframe transactions, and contributes to ongoing process evaluation and improvement. Team participation, safe work practices, and support for initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S are expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Sound decision-making skills.
A high degree of initiative and a good work record.
Good math, counting, reading, and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a forklift or equivalent equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform duties necessary for the efficient operation of plant equipment, operating and maintaining equipment in accordance with standard work and building procedures.
Accurately count and identify materials throughout the Materials area.
Pick and deliver work between departments and handle and process materials into and out of the area.
Replenish designated warehouse locations as needed.
Operate Materials-area equipment, including a fork truck, prime mover, tugger, mobile and floor scales, and crane.
Perform warehouse tasks such as line-side storage, cycle counts, and move tickets.
Identify the destination of materials being shipped and ensure appropriate shipping containers are used for consolidation and UPS.
Use receipting methods and coordinate with other departments to ensure proper receipt and disbursement of materials.
Evaluate, measure, document, and continuously improve processes.
Understand and support the Kanban process, maintain inventory accuracy, and complete locator and mainframe transactions.
Move between jobs within the department as needed.
Participate in department activities and process-team activities, including peer-based teams and programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.
Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures to eliminate risks to health and the environment.
Notify leadership of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities, or activities posing unreasonable health or environmental risks.
Immediately report safety or environmental incidents to leadership.
Perform other duties that may be assigned.