Material Handler - 1st Shift

Morgan Corporation

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Morgan Truck Body is hiring a Material Handler for its Morgantown, Pennsylvania facility. The role supports manufacturing by moving materials with forklifts and straddle lifts, keeping production lines supplied, and assisting with freight, trucks, and inventory. The position involves using JDE to track inventory movements, following work orders and material labels, maintaining a clean and safe warehouse, and handling hazardous materials and waste according to regulations and company procedures. The role also includes helping train new team members and supporting a safety-first culture and continuous-improvement initiatives.

The work takes place in a fast-paced manufacturing plant and involves extended periods of standing and walking, operating tools and equipment, communicating with the team, and performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 35 pounds, bending, squatting, reaching overhead, repetitive hand tasks, occasional crawling, and climbing ladders or working at heights. The schedule is 1st shift, with overtime when needed.

Morgan Truck Body describes itself as an employer with more than 70 years in the truck body industry. It offers competitive pay and a full benefits package, on-demand pay, career development opportunities, and an inclusive, equal-opportunity workplace.

Requirements

• Forklift experience is required.
• Ability to use computers and learn the JDE system.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and straddle lifts while following safety standards.
• Ability to follow truck and trailer protocols.
• Ability to read and apply measurements using a tape measure.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and instructions.
• Ability to perform roof coil and door rack change-outs and handle a range of products, including hazardous materials.
• Commitment to quality and a zero-defect mindset.
• Flexibility to work overtime when needed.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and remain accountable.
• Ability to participate in continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, communicate regularly, use hands to operate tools and equipment, lift up to 35 pounds, bend, squat, reach overhead, occasionally crawl, perform repetitive hand tasks, and climb ladders or work at heights.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight and verify that items are checked in accurately.
• Record item numbers for unidentified materials.
• Use JDE to track inventory movements and support daily operations.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and hazard-free warehouse environment.
• Count, sort, and organize parts.
• Load and unload trucks as needed to support production.
• Read and follow written orders, specifications, labels, and hazardous-material warnings.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and reconciliation.
• Help train and guide new team members.
• Manage hazardous waste in accordance with regulations and company procedures.
• Follow company safety policies and support safety training for new team members.
• Safely operate forklifts and straddle lifts to move materials and organize the yard.
• Follow truck and trailer safety protocols.
• Read and apply measurements using a tape measure, and interpret work orders and instructions.
• Perform roof coil and door rack change-outs.
• Manage products including customer units, flat-bed carry-outs, FRPs, and hazardous materials.
• Maintain a zero-defect quality mindset.
• Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives, including 5S, Lean, and TPM.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• On-demand pay.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Leadership development.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Discounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety gear.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED