Associate - Material Handling

Join our Toyota Material Handling Team as a Material Handling Associate!

The Role:

We're seeking a passionate and dedicated Material Handling Associate who brings strong decision-making and expertise to the table. In this role, the primary duty is to ensure the timely and accurate receiving, shipping or delivery of Toyota's and/or products. In this position, you'll be a key player in supporting the supply chain serving internal and external customers.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Position duties may include parts receiving, parts put away, customer order picking and kitting, internal parts delivery and outbound shipment of Toyota forklifts and parts.
• Check parts delivery and inventory levels for part shortages; store parts and materials
• Maintain safety through knowledge of sling, hoist, or crane operations; knowledge of safe loading and handling techniques
• Ensure quality through correct inspection of parts/ forklifts or and proper handling of parts materials or forklifts
• Distribute materials and parts to TMH manufacturing groups and external customers according to production schedules
• Operating, loading, and/ or unloading multiple types of powered industrial equipment
• The ability to comply with all safety rules and guidelines
• Ability to follow standardized work including detailed steps on how a job is performed
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Additional duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• High School diploma and GED required
• 1 year of Power Industrial Vehicle (PIV) operation is required
• Forklift
• Tugger
• Order Picker
• 2 Years of Manufacturing experience preferred

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals will be required to perform all job duties while walking and/or standing for extended periods of time on hard surfaces. The work for this position is very physical in nature with repetitive tasks. This means it is fast paced; you must be detail oriented. You must be able to stoop, bend, twist, turn, squat, reach, push, pull, grab or grasp. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 44 pounds.

Where and When You'll Work:

• This is an in-person role located in our Columbus, IN

What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:

Pay - Starting wage - $23.95/hr + OT (when applicable)

World Class Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Performance Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
• Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic (Columbus, IN Facility only)
• Best in class work culture!

Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of "respect for people" and "continuous improvement". With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

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