Material Handler - 1st & 2nd Shift

Great Dane LLC • Terre Haute, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler transports materials, supplies, and finished products to designated locations at Great Dane’s Terre Haute, Indiana plant. The role receives, distributes, stores, and tracks materials; checks shipments and related documents for quality and accuracy; and coordinates shipping details to support the manufacturing schedule. The position uses RFGen scanning equipment and may involve manually handling loads or using hand trucks, skids, and a fork truck. The employee must obtain a valid fork truck license and certification within the first 30 days of employment.

The work takes place in an office and plant environment and involves working on concrete for 8–10 hours a day, with frequent movement and lifting. Employees must wear mandated personal protective equipment. The role supports a clean, safe, and efficient work environment and requires collaboration with leaders, coworkers, contractors, and vendors.

Requirements

• Accurately read a tape measure.
• Remember how to perform multiple tasks from day to day.
• Meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Look for potential cost savings, help minimize scrap and waste, and use supplies efficiently.
• Perform assigned tasks to meet or exceed required production levels.
• Work with hands.
• Learn and retain new information.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively in English.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Have good math skills.
• Manage time efficiently.
• Stand and move about on concrete for 8–10 hours a day.
• Perform physical activities including seeing, walking, bending, reaching, grasping, stooping, kneeling, twisting, crawling, carrying, climbing ladders, working overhead, pushing, and pulling.
• Lift up to 50 pounds multiple times daily during an 8-to-10-hour shift.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness.
• Wear mandated personal protective equipment, including protection for eyes, ears, hands, head, body, and feet.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of previous fork truck experience.
• 1–2 years of previous experience working with a scan gun.

Responsibilities

• Receive, distribute, and store products in designated, secure locations.
• Prepare and maintain records of materials received and shipped, including transaction dates, locations, and other relevant information.
• Review shipments and accompanying documents for quality and accuracy.
• Confirm shipping details and special instructions, and expedite shipments that affect the manufacturing process schedule.
• Transport and load materials, supplies, and finished goods manually or using hand trucks and skids.
• Optimize loads to ensure operational efficiency.
• Secure loads to the machine before transportation.
• Resolve issues with contractors or vendors when problems arise.
• Manage inventory using RFGen scanning equipment.
• Identify and report workplace safety hazards.
• Maintain cleanliness in assigned and surrounding areas.
• Work closely with leaders and other employees in a team environment.
• Obtain a valid fork truck license and certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• Collect and properly dispose of scrap bracing, cardboard, and strapping.
• Follow Great Dane safety requirements when transporting loads and otherwise.
• Complete the fork truck safety inspection sheet daily.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and hourly pay.
• New hourly hires can earn up to $3,000 in new-hire incentives: $1,500 after 90 days and another $1,500 after 180 days of employment.
• Benefits, including dental, vision, and medical coverage with employer contributions.
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and a 401(k) Plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and vacation.

What This Job Offers

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