EMP Team Member 1st Shift

Kobelco Aluminum Products & Extrusions Inc.; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual raises

Skills-based pay

Career advancement

Safe workplace

Job summary

Kobelco Aluminum Products & Extrusions Inc. in Bowling Green, KY is hiring an EMP Team Member to support production as a Material Handler.

Starting pay is $16.00/hr with a $0.50 shift differential where applicable, at 18 Kobe Way Bowling Green, KY 42101. You will operate forklifts and loading equipment, load scrap, follow FIFO, report defects, label and rack extrusions, and keep the area safe and organized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Forklift/combi-lift experience required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and combi lifts safely to transport materials.
• Load and unload scrap bins, bundles, racks, carts, and ovens.
• Follow production instructions and maintain material flow (F.I.F.O.).
• Inspect materials and report defects to Quality or leadership.
• Label, bundle, and rack extrusions per instructions.
• Complete required production and packing documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

English language

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Combi-lift

Job description

EMP Team Member

Starting Pay: $16.00/hr (plus $0.50 shift differential, if applicable)
Location: 18 Kobe Way Bowling Green, KY 42101

We promote a drug-free workplace.

Help keep our operations running smoothly by joining our team as a Material Handler. If you like staying active, working with equipment, and making a direct impact on daily production, this role is for you.

What we offer:

• Annual Raises of up to $1.00/hr every year!
• Skills-Based Pay: Earn as you learn an extra $0.50/hr per level (up to 4 levels).
• Career Advancement: We believe in promoting from within and helping you climb the ladder.
• Safety First: We prioritize a safe, clean, and drug-free workplace for everyone.

What You’ll Do

• Operate forklifts and combi lifts safely to transport materials
• Load and unload scrap bins, bundles, racks, carts, and ovens
• Follow production instructions and maintain material flow (F.I.F.O.)
• Inspect materials and report defects to Quality or leadership
• Label, bundle, and rack extrusions per instructions
• Complete required production and packing documentation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2–3 years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Forklift/combi-lift experience required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to safety and quality standards

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the shift
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with heat, noise, and moving equipment