Material Handler

Aero Industries • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Material Handler supports production and distribution by operating a forklift to pull inventory orders, deliver materials and supplies to production, and stage finished products for shipment. The role maintains inventory records and locations, supplies work centers, prepares products for shipment, documents shipments, and inspects material-handling equipment before use. Other duties may be assigned by the department production supervisor. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

The work environment includes frequent exposure to airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration; occasional exposure to high heat and humidity in a non-climate-controlled facility; and usually loud noise. The employee may need to stand, sit, or walk for up to 8–10 hours per day and perform a range of physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of manufacturing-related experience.
• 1–3 years of material-handling experience.
• 1–3 years of fork truck operation experience, including both stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
• Understanding of safety and quality processes.
• Skills in organization, meeting deadlines, time management, process improvement, safety awareness, inventory control, and data entry.
• Teamwork orientation, time management, performance management, and results-driven competencies.
• Ability to frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods, up to 8–10 hours per day, and perform the physical tasks described in the posting.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and stocking materials and supplies, and recording their locations.
• Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying items listed on production orders.
• Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
• Maintain in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies.
• Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, labeling, and securing products.
• Document product shipments by recording units shipped.
• Maintain material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections.
• Contribute to team efforts by completing related tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by the department production supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed