Material Handler

American Wheatley; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

American Wheatley in Broken Arrow, OK, is seeking a reliable Material Handler for our weld fabrication shop. You will move, organize, and stage raw materials and finished products to support a smooth production workflow.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and cranes, managing Kanban inventory, loading/unloading deliveries, and maintaining accurate documentation. High school diploma and valid license required; training available for hydro testing and painting cross-training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and electric hoist.
• Prior material handling experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and adapt to urgent needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage Kanban Inventory Management system.
• Cut pipe and prepare materials for welders.
• Pull parts per BOM and drawings.
• Assist welders by moving materials to workstations.
• Unload trucks and sign for deliveries.
• Maintain inventory count and system.
• Operate pallet jacks, forklift, cranes, hoists.
• Label and identify products with part numbers.
• Complete paperwork neatly and accurately.
• Cross-train in hydro testing and painting.
• Maintain organization of outdoors materials.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Electric hoist operator

Inventory management

Material handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Overhead crane

Electric hoist

Job description

Description

Pay Rate: $18-$20

We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Material Handler to support operations in our weld fabrication shop. This role is responsible for the movement, organization, and staging of raw materials, components, and finished products to ensure a smooth production workflow. The Material Handler plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting the production team, and promoting a clean, efficient, and safe shop environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage Kanban Inventory Management system
• Cut pipe and prepare other materials as needed for welders
• Pull parts as per the bill of materials, engineering drawings of subassemblies, or pick lists
• Assist welders by moving materials to their workstations
• Unload trucks and sign for deliveries
• Maintain inventory count and inventory system
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklift, overhead cranes, and electric hoists
• Secure lifting attachment to material when transporting pallets to destination
• Ensure proper labeling and identification of all products with job or sales orders, bill of materials, routing sheets, Kanban cards and placards with part numbers
• Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation neatly and accurately.
• Cross train in hydro testing and painting operations
• Maintaining organization of materials stored outdoors
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Educational and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience in operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and electric hoist
• Prior experience with material handling in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and change direction as needed to address urgent situations

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Must wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy.
• Willing and able to raise and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willing and able to walk, stand, stoop, sit and carry material.
• Willing and able to stand for extended periods of time.