Intermediate Material Handler

Tennant Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 6%

Paid vacation time

Company holidays

Dental and vision coverage

Wellness rewards

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tennant Company in Louisville, KY is seeking an Intermediate Material Handler to operate forklifts and move materials in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

This 2nd shift role (2:30pm–11pm) supports accurate material handling, equipment maintenance, and adherence to safety standards while offering opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to continuous process improvements. The position is on site with full benefits and growth potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-4 years related experience as a Material Handler.
• Competent in the operation of a fork truck.
• Previous experience in SAP, RF Device, and Warehouse Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered forklift trucks, hoists, handcarts, and other material handling equipment.
• Use production paperwork to locate, deliver and place materials in a warehouse environment.
• Maintain equipment in good operating order, following power industrial equipment guidelines and completing start-of-shift inspection checklist.
• Perform housekeeping and 5S to keep the department clean, safe, and well organized.
• Identify problems or potential safety hazards and recommends resolutions.
• Mentor and train entry-level Material Handlers within their scope of responsibilities.
• Perform warehouse transactions.
• Focus on continuous improvements of material handling processes.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Team training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

RF Device

Warehouse Management

Job description

Intermediate Material Handler

Location: United States - Louisville, KY

Hours: Monday – Friday; 2nd shift 2:30pm - 11pm.

Pay: $16.54 - $24.71

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate powered forklift trucks, hoists, handcarts, and other material handling equipment
• Use production paperwork to locate, deliver and place materials in a warehouse environment
• Maintain equipment in good operating order, following power industrial equipment guidelines and completing start-of-shift inspection checklist
• Perform housekeeping and 5S to keep the department clean, safe, and well organized
• Identify problems or potential safety hazards and recommends resolutions
• Mentor and train entry-level Material Handlers within their scope of responsibilities
• Perform warehouse transactions
• Focus on continuous improvements of material handling processes

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years relatedexperience as a Material Handler
• Demonstrated skills necessary to perform the duties of the position
• Competentin the operation of a fork truck
• Previous experience in SAP, RF Device, and Warehouse Management preferred.

REQUIRED PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Routinely bends and lifts up to 40 pounds individually
• Works in multiple positions during a shift
• Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift

ENVRINOMENTAL EXPOSURES

• Routinely and regularly works near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to hot conditions
• Occasionally exposed to non-toxic fumes
• Occasionallyexposed to oil, grease, gasoline, dust, metal particles and sharp-edged materials

SAFETY REQUIRMENTS

• Must be able to wear safety glasses, steel toed shoes and hearing protection

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Sales and Service Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. The salary range reflects both entry into the role and future growth. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits

Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options, 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6%, paid vacation time, up to 8 paid company holidays and 3 personal holidays per year, dental and vision coverage, wellness rewards, robust family support programs, company-paid disability and life insurance, and a full Employee Assistance Program.

Defining Our Employee Value Proposition

At Tennant Company, we…

Discover fulfilling work with opportunities for growth and meaningful recognition.

Drive the quality and innovation our customers rely on in our products and services.

Connect with people who care about each other, ourbrandsand our communities.

These are the principles that define how our employees experience Tennant Company, make Tennant a great place to grow your career, and are at the core of our legacy and future.Together, they serve as guideposts for working with our customers, our partners and one another.

Begin your journey with us. Let's reinvent how the world cleans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.