Manufacturing | Assembly | Material Handlers | Warehouse

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.

With seven specialized business units working together, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship.

Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions, creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced builders, and opportunities that stretch your skill set.

With RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment, RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader.

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. 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: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm - Aurora -Lewiston Location

Receives direct supervision.

Work is generally structured or recurring.

Entry-level position.

Material Handler 2:

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

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