Material Handler

Aero Industries Inc • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Material Handler maintains production and distribution by using a fork truck to pull orders from inventory, deliver materials and supplies to the production team, and stage finished product or prepare it for shipping. The position maintains inventory records and material-handling equipment, supports work centers, and prepares finished stock for shipment. Other duties may be assigned by the department production supervisor, and duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice.

The work environment is a non-climate-controlled facility. Employees are frequently exposed to airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration, and may occasionally experience high heat and humidity. Noise is usually loud.

The role requires frequent use of hands, climbing or balancing, and standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods of up to 8–10 hours per day. It also involves reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, bending and twisting, and talking or hearing. Employees frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, as well as the ability to adjust focus.

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, deadline orientation, time management, process improvement, safety awareness, inventory control, and data entry.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described, including lifting or moving up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock, and recording inventory 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 product.
• Document product shipments by recording units shipped.
• Maintain material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by the department production supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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