Material Handler

Flowserve Corporation; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve Corporation in Cookeville, TN is seeking a Material Handler to load/unload trucks, package materials, and support shipping/receiving. The role may operate a forklift and requires accurate documentation and ERP system usage.

You will collaborate with purchasing and other departments to resolve discrepancies, maintain housekeeping, and follow safety procedures in a production environment with multiple changeovers.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED with 3–5 years related experience.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and evenings.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming shipments.
• Verify bill of lading and packing list; unpack shipments.
• Resolve packing list discrepancies with purchasing.
• Inspect damaged goods and document findings.
• Record materials received on purchase orders and distribute copies.
• Ensure ERP receipt of materials within 24 hours.
• Verify outbound shipments for accuracy.
• Package outbound shipments to prevent damage.
• Maintain proper document filing and archiving.
• Follow warehouse processes and maintain workspace cleanliness.
• Abide by Flowserve safety requirements.
• Cross-train across functions as needed.

Skills

Forklift experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals. If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity. At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together—creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.

Role Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the loading and unloading of trucks, packaging and unpackaging of materials, assist in stocking and pulling parts from storage, and all other functions associated with shipping and receiving, all while providing exemplary service to internal and external customers. This role may also be required to operate a forklift to transport goods and materials of all kinds in and around the facility.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Unload incoming shipments.
• Perform verification of bill of lading and packing list, unpack incoming shipments.
• Engage with purchasing and other departments to resolve packing list discrepancies.
• Conduct inspections and provide damaged goods with a damage identification, as needed
• Accurately record materials received on the appropriate purchase orders and distribute copies to the appropriate personnel.
• Ensure system (ERP) receipt of materials within 24 hours.
• Verify the accuracy of outbound shipments.
• Properly package out-bound shipments to ensure that the contents arrive at their destination in undamaged condition.
• Properly handle all document filing and archiving requirements.
• Follows all warehouse processes when performing work, while maintaining good housekeeping in all assigned work areas.
• Abides by all Flowserve safety requirements.
• Basis computer skills, including effectively navigating Microsoft Office.
• Able to work occasional overtime including weekends and evenings.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, walk many steps throughout the day, kneel, twist, and bend.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally buddy lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to multitask and work in a production environment that has multiple product changeovers.
• Must be willing to learn and cross train as needed throughout different function(s)
• Speak and understand "the language of logistics".
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous related material handling and forklift experience.
• Forklift certified.
• Familiarity / working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Have strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Have a keen attention to detail.
• HS Diploma / GED and 3-5 years relevant experience

Additional Information

Req ID: R-20423

Job Family Group: Materials Management

Job Family: MM Inventory & Warehouse Ops

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