Manufacturing | Assembly | Material Handlers | Warehouse

Overview The Mechanical Shop Material Handler is a vital part of our fabrication team, responsible for supporting the flow of materials that keeps production running smoothly and efficiently. From prepping raw pipe and sheet metal to assisting in light fabrication and staging parts for welders and fitters, this role ensures that every piece is ready for the next step in the build process.
You'll play a key role in wrapping, packing, and preparing finished assemblies for safe transport to job sites—making sure quality materials arrive ready for installation. Material Handlers are valued for their reliability, versatility, and pride in supporting high-quality mechanical systems from the ground up. Their contributions help reduce downtime, streamline production, and ensure jobsites receive exactly what they need, when they need it.
Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers\' biggest ideas to life.
Position Summary Coordinate off-loading with crafts and quality control for controlled materials. Place materials in proper area according to storage and handling lists to initiate storage. Change forms and document new location when necessary. Load, unload and move material within or near warehouse or worksite. Read work order or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved. Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand or fork lift. Role Responsibilities Inspect and maintain storage yards and warehouses for cleanliness, etc. Issue material by field requisition, locate and distribute material as directed by craft foreman and direct supervisor.
Identify materials and items being received or shipped and ensure they are the correct items
Maintain accurate records for any and all inventory transactions
Move materials to or from storage or worksites to designated areas, using a hand truck or power device.
Locate and prepare materials for outbound shipment and notify the supervisor when the shipment is ready.
Load and unload materials within a warehouse or storage facility.
Utilize hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment to move material.
May require delivering material to job sites as needed; Aid in directing crew in daily tasks and special projects.
Responsible for training new hires on all aspects of the job.
Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm - Aurora
Qualifications Receives direct supervision.
Work is generally structured or recurring.
Entry-level position.
Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
Health, Safety, & Environmental
RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law

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