1st Shift Material Handler

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Rockford (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. seeks a diligent and skilled individual for a material handler position in Rockford, TN. This role involves managing inventory logistics, ensuring safety procedures, and effectively communicating with team members. Ideal candidates should possess a High School Diploma, forklift certification, and a strong safety record. Join a leading automotive supplier that values hard work and offers a stable work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation time

Extensive safety training

Qualifications

• Six months experience operating forklifts with an excellent safety record.
• Certified on forklifts before operating any equipment.
• Computer skills including email and Microsoft Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supply packaging materials to production areas and organize warehouse staging.
• Communicate issues during shifts and participate in team meetings.
• Prepare finished goods for transportation including labeling and shrink wrapping.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Safety Awareness

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Warehouse Management System

Handheld RF Scanners

Job description

2460 Stock Creek Blvd, Rockford, TN 37853, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work together with the production floaters in suppling the following items to the production areas:
• Supply empty packaging to production areas
• Supply scrap boxes to production areas.
• Supply any miscellaneous packaging to all production areas.
• Return partial gaylords of material to area in which the remaining amount of inventory is being stored. Per work instruction 7.5.5WI002.
• WIP and Finish goods inventory is to be prepped for transportation to the shipping/receiving warehouse. This includes master labeling, shrink wrapping and staging to be loaded on transfer truck.
• Only quality audited parts are allowed to be stored in the shipping area.
• Communication is a vital requirement for the material handling position. At the end of each shift there is a short meeting to discuss any issues that could arise or has been happening.
• It is required for the material handler and shipping coordinator to work together as a team.
• Daily and weekend overtime work may be required.
• Follow all ISO Policies, Procedures, work and job instructions in which you have been trained on. It is your responsibility to ask your supervisor for more training if you do not understand any of these ISO instructions.
• A suggestion on any improvement ideas is encouraged by all. Please write your suggestion down on a piece of paper and give it to the appropriate department manager.
• Organization of warehouse staging areas and racks are to be maintained and organized on each shift, everyday. This includes but is not limited to combining partial skids of products onto one skid, removing shrink wrap that has been cut off of a skid, straightening the rows of product, sweeping the floors and emptying trash.

Job and Skill Requirements:

• The operator is required to have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified on forklifts before operating any equipment.
• Computer skills, including email, warehouse management system and Microsoft suit is preferred.
• Handheld RF scanning experience is preferred.
• Handle multiple tasks at one time and be able to prioritize tasks to get them completed
• Six months experience operating forklifts and unloading trucks with an excellent safety record.

Safety:

• Seatbelts are to be worn at all times while operating a lift truck.
• Safety glasses are required to be worn at all times unless you are outside or inside an office.
• At the beginning of each shift it is required to fill out a forklift inspection sheet.
• Safe forklift is required at all times. Any reckless operation will result in termination.
• Any damage or accidents that happen while at Flex-N-Gate must be reported on a damage form. This form must be completed and turned in the material manager within 12 hours of the accident. A supervisor of the shift must also be notified immediately of the accident.
• Material handlers are responsible to keep their work environment clean and organized throughout the workday. Blocking and or partially blocking aisle and exits is not allowed at anytime.
• The employee must occasionally crouch, walk, and lift up to 45 pounds.

ISO 14001 EMS & Safety Awareness Training will be provided during orientation.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

2460 Stock Creek Blvd, Rockford, TN 37853, USA