2nd Shift Material Handler

Job Description

Material Handler - Direct Hire

Columbia City, IN

$22.00/hour + $3/hr shift premium | 2nd Shift

Direct Hire

Pro Resources is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Material Handler with experience moving large, heavy, and awkward materials for a growing manufacturing company in Columbia City, IN. This direct hire opportunity offers excellent benefits, a four-day workweek, and long-term career growth.

This position requires forklift experience handling oversized industrial materials. Experience limited to moving standard pallets and boxes will not meet the requirements for this role.

Schedule:

• Monday-Thursday: 4:00 PM-2:30 AM
• Overtime is likely available on Fridays

What You'll Do

• Safely load, unload, and transport large, heavy, and awkward materials using forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Carefully position and maneuver oversized loads, accounting for balance, clearance, and surrounding equipment and employees.
• Receive, inspect, and store raw materials, components, and finished products.
• Deliver materials to production areas to keep manufacturing running efficiently.
• Perform inventory counts and help maintain accurate inventory records.
• Record material movements using inventory management software.
• Support Lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S and Kanban practices.
• Work closely with production, quality, and shipping teams to meet daily production goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

What We're Looking For

• Previous heavy-duty material handling experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting is required.
• Proven forklift experience moving large, heavy, oversized, or awkward loads beyond standard pallets and boxed freight.
• Strong understanding of load balance, stability, and safe maneuvering when handling oversized materials.
• Prior forklift certification is a plus.
• Basic computer skills and experience with inventory or warehouse systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials throughout the workday.

Why Apply?

• Direct hire opportunity
• $22.00/hour plus $3.00/ hourly shift premium= $25/hr
• Four-day workweek with overtime opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and Employee Assistance Program
• Stable company with opportunities for long-term growth and advancement

Comfortable moving big, heavy materials and maneuvering challenging loads? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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Meet Your Recruiter

Stephanie Grau

Locally-owned since 1986, Pro Resources is an employment services firm specializing in short-term, long-term and direct hire staffing in the Industrial, Clerical and Professional job markets. At Pro Resources, we are more than just a staffing firm. As our employee, there is never a fee for our service. We strive to match your skills, qualifications and desires to our customers' open positions. We offer healthcare, dental and vision benefits, direct deposit, pay card services, referral bonuses and employee of the month rewards. At each of our 16 locations, we look forward to helping you find the perfect job opportunity to begin your new career.