Automotive Materials Technician - Logistics & Safety

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment is seeking Skilled Material Technicians for an automotive company in Louisville, KY. A materials technician typically works in a technical or analytical capacity within manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain environments.

Duties include operating material handling equipment and moving WIP materials to support production. Qualifications often include a high school diploma or equivalent, with some positions requiring technical training or certifications such as forklift

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certifications (e.g., forklift) may be needed.
• Experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics is common.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes).
• Apply automated material management systems and processes.
• Move work-in-process materials, packaging, and supplies between machine centers to support production.
• Possibly handle hazardous materials or hazardous chemical waste.
• Maintain vendor relationships and ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Record material requisitions, weights, and logs.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Express Employment is seeking Skilled Material Technicians for an automotive company in Louisville, KY. A materials technician typically works in a technical or analytical capacity within manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain environments.

Duties include operating material handling equipment and moving WIP materials to support production. Qualifications often include a high school diploma or equivalent, with some positions requiring technical training or certifications such as forklift