3rd Shift - Material Handler/Line Supply I

CREMER North America, LP; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Annual bonuses up to $2,000

Overtime availability

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading warehouse and logistics firm in Cincinnati is seeking a Material Handler to supply materials to the production line and maintain inventory accuracy. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, stand-up forklift certification, and mechanical experience. Responsibilities include ensuring timely material supply, operating forklifts, and adhering to safety protocols. Enjoy benefits like 401(k) matching, vacation time, and annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or must obtain soon after hire.
• 1+ years of experience operating a stand-up forklift.
• Experience in mechanical or manufacturing settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supply materials to the production line timely.
• Read schedules and arrange packages accordingly.
• Operate stand-up forklifts and maintain inventory accuracy.

Skills

Mechanical/manufacturing experience

Stand-up forklift operation

Ability to lift over 50 pounds

Basic troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational certification (preferred)

Tools

RF scanners

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Job description

Reporting directly to the Warehouse Supervisor, the Material Handler/Line Supply 1 is responsible for supporting the production line through continuous retrieving of material and staging necessary material at designated locations along the production line to ensure that production is not halted due to lack of material through the safe and effective use of various warehouse equipment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education, Credentials, Licenses

• High School diploma or GED or earning within a designated period of time following date of hire.
• Position‑specific vocational education/experience, training, or certification is preferred.
• Valid stand‑up forklift certification is required; in‑house training will be provided prior to start.

Kind & Length of Experience

• Mechanical/manufacturing experience preferred.
• 1 or more years of stand‑up forklift experience is required.

Essential Functions

• Ability to lift over 50 pounds.
• Frequently lift up to 40 lbs to work with equipment and product.
• Frequently performs repetitive reaching, grasping and lifting of product, materials and boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequently required to understand and follow verbal communication.
• Frequently required to provide clear written communication.
• Wear personal safety equipment as required.
• Utilize cognitive abilities to effectively communicate with internal customers to understand requests.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently stand, walk, squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above the head, bend or twist the neck and trunk.
• Provide prompt communication about plant issues to QA, engineering and/or maintenance teams to help drive continuous improvement.

Why You’ll Love Working at Cremer North America

• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match and profit‑sharing (up to 9 %).
• Time Off: Vacation, 10 paid holidays, and personal days to recharge.
• Annual Bonus: Earn up to $2,000 each year.
• Attendance Rewards: Perfect attendance is rewarded.
• Career Growth: Skill‑based raises and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition Assistance: We help you invest in your future.
• Extra Pay: Overtime is available.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to $1,500 by referring friends and family.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS

• Ensure materials are supplied to the production line in a timely fashion.
• Little to no waiting period for materials.
• Read production and delivery schedules and stacking patterns to determine sorting, transfer, and arrangement of packages and correct destination of loaded pallets.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with minimal error, while maintaining a safety‑first mentality.
• Deliver or route materials to departments using stand‑up forklifts, RF scanners, pallet jacks, and other warehousing equipment.
• Maintain accurate product and material inventory through proper use of RF scanner and inventory control procedures.
• Ability to successfully work both ends of the production line efficiently.
• Keep record of equipment performance and report any issues to the necessary parties.
• Accurate completion of quality checks and adherence to quality assurance guidelines.
• Minimal quality errors.
• High attention to detail required.
• Strong prioritization and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem‑solving ability with little guidance required.
• Must have basic skills using computer software and RF scanners.
• Support efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care 14001 (RC14001)/Environment, Health, Safety, & Sustainability (EHS&S) management system.
• Conform with the EHS&S Policy and the Cardinal Rules.
• Maintain a safe and secure workplace and meet environmental site requirements.
• Support the EHS&S objectives and targets, and any specific action plans or management programs assigned.
• Understand the EHS&S risks and impacts of the employee’s job and functional area, including appropriate controls and procedures.
• Understand the EHS&S impacts/consequences that could result if specified procedures are not followed.
• Report accidents and incidents to a supervisor or the EHS&S department.
• Participate in required EHS&S training.
• Other duties as requested.

Peter Cremer Training Required

• The company’s written training program will be followed for this position.

Customer Service, Teamwork & Code of Conduct

• Maintain a safe, legal, and environmentally protective operation.
• Listen to our customers, suppliers, and employees.
• Respond quickly to customer concerns.
• Follow set guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality, and food safety requirements.
• Maintain training on applicable procedures in quality, GMP, and food safety.
• Report any food safety, security, and/or quality issues to management or the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) team to initiate action.
• Provide flexible and innovative strategies to support new business opportunities.
• Be cost effective in the utilization of our resources, thereby contributing to the profitability of Peter Cremer North America, LP and our customers.
• Strive for continued improvement.
• Willing and eagerness to learn.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, including childbirth or any related condition, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.