Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

We're seeking a  safety-conscious experienced Forklift operator to safely move products, equipment, and materials throughout or warehouse and manufacturing facility. 

What You’ll Be Doing: 

Under minimal supervision, responsible for safely and efficiently moving materials, products, and equipment throughout the warehouse, yard, or production areas. This includes operating forklifts and other material‑handling equipment, maintaining accurate records, and supporting production flow.

• Material Handler I performs core material‑handling duties.
• Material Handler II performs all Material Handler I duties with expanded responsibilities or demonstrated experience and skill. This includes higher level of difficulty such as operating multidirectional forklifts or moving and storing complex parts/racks).

Essential Responsibilities & Duties Other Duties may be assigned:

Material Handler I

• Material Handler I performs core material‑handling duties.
• Read work orders and follow verbal instructions to determine materials or containers to be moved. 

• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, racks, and shelves manually or using lift trucks. 
• Load materials into or onto feeding devices or vehicles; install strapping or bracing as needed to prevent shifting or damage. 
• Transport materials between storage, production, staging, and designated work areas using forklifts or other devices. 
• Secure lifting attachments to materials and move loads safely to specified destinations. 
• Weigh materials or products and record weight or quantity on tags, labels, or production reports when required. 
• Perform routine forklift maintenance such as lubrication, battery changes, refueling, or replacing liquefied gas tanks. 
• Load and unload trucks as needed. 
• Performs basic inventory counts and stock checks. Maintain required records and documentation. 
• Keep forklift and work area clean and orderly. 
• Follow all verbal and written instructions related to material handling and other assigned duties. 
• Assist other operators when necessary. 
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area. Empties trash each shift.
• Follow all verbal and written instructions and related to material handling and other assigned duties including safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Works collaboratively with team members and communicates issues promptly.

If assigned to Inventory, also:

• Maintain raw material storage areas in a clean, organized manner.
• Deliver raw materials to production lines as needed.
• Receive incoming raw materials and unload raw‑material trucks.

Material Handler II - Includes all Material Handler I duties plus :

• Independently operate multidirectional and specialty forklifts such as Combi lift or similar side‑loader equipment. 
• Material Handler II performs all Material Handler I duties with expanded responsibilities or demonstrated experience and skill. This includes higher level of difficulty such as operating multidirectional forklifts or moving and storing complex parts/racks).
• Safely maneuver materials in highly complex warehouse environments or with oversized, long, or difficult‑to‑move bundles or racks. 
• Provide assistance, guidance, and hands‑on training to less experienced Material Handlers. 
• Serve as a resource for safe handling methods and equipment operation or for workflow improvement opportunities.
• Perform inventory transactions as needed (e.g., ERP system adjustments)
• Manages material flow for multiple production lines or designated zones.
• Works with minimal supervision while prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Assist with shipping and receiving documentation as needed.
• Perform inventory cycle counts as needed.
• Assist with yearly physical inventory as needed.        This includes use of scanners, filling out inventory count sheets or staging material for scanning.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. There requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilties to perform the essential functions. 

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree(GED); or Three month's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Schedule: 1st shift      6:00AM - 4:30PM      Monday to Thursday   

Pay Range : $22.00 – 24.75/hour

Who We Are 

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation, or RFC as we call it, supplies custom roll formed metal components into several industries including Aerospace, Construction, Material Handling, Off-Highway, Office Furniture, Solar and Transportation.   In 2000, Roll Forming Corporation was acquired by globally leading technology group voestalpine AG and became part of the Metal Forming, Tubes and Sections division. Today, voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation has seven production facilities across three states with five facilities and headquarters located in Shelby County, Kentucky and one facility each in Pennsylvania and Indiana.

What We Offer You

• Several great benefit plans, including multiple health insurance options, vision, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability coverage, health-saving accounts, or flexible spending account
• Paid time off the first year including vacation, personal and sick time
• 401K or 401K Roth up to 6% Match
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus 
• Apprenticeship programs & tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Leadership training opportunities
• TogetherWeCare, a philanthropic volunteer program that allows employees to support their community while on company time
• Countdown to Zero, a global environmental impact initiative that strives to make our work environments more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Learn more at -at-rfc

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation is an At Will employer.  Employment will be at-will, which means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and with or without cause.

Roll Forming Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.  

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