Material Flow Operator — Safe, Efficient Warehouse Mastery

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Material Operator to support our manufacturing operations by receiving, storing, moving, stocking, and shipping materials with a focus on safety and accuracy.

You will operate forklifts and high-reach/swing-reach trucks, perform inbound receipts, maintain ERP records, and assist with cycle counts to ensure uninterrupted production. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Receive, store, move, stock, and ship materials with accuracy and safety.
• Maintain inventory integrity through ERP transactions and cycle counts.
• Adhere to 6S standards and safety policies while supporting production and warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, high-reach, swing-reach) to load/unload and move materials.
• Verify inbound shipments and transfer materials to designated locations; ensure proper documentation.
• Pick, stage, and ship customer orders, and assist with inventory reconciliation as needed.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Material Operator to support our manufacturing operations by receiving, storing, moving, stocking, and shipping materials with a focus on safety and accuracy.

You will operate forklifts and high-reach/swing-reach trucks, perform inbound receipts, maintain ERP records, and assist with cycle counts to ensure uninterrupted production. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work overtime as needed.