Material Handler

Altec Industries, Inc; Fort Wayne, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Altec Industries, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Warehouse Associate responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing parts and materials. You will pick, pack, and ship products to various departments and customers, and operate warehouse equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to work instructions while supporting Lean initiatives and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in material handling and warehouse work preferred.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents, such as engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Receive and deliver parts and materials to stocking areas.
• Pick, pack, and ship products to other departments and customers.
• Follow safety and quality policies and work Instructions.
• Learn and operate equipment within the department.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and APS initiatives.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift experience

Warehouse experience

Reading technical documents

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle database

Altec Navigator

Job description

Why Join Altec?

The Altec Service Group has service centers and an extensive fleet of mobile service vehicles and technicians across the United States and Canada, honoring Altec’s commitment to be there for the life of the equipment. Altec isa manufacturing company, Made in America. Altec associates are empowered to build products that make a difference for our customers, communities, and industry.Founded in 1929, we work to add value to the electric utility, telecom, contractor, lights and signs, and tree care markets. Altec products and services can be found across the U.S. and in over 100 countries around the world.

This opening is in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The primary duty is to receive and deliver parts and materials to stocking areas. Pick/ pack/ ship product to other departments, other divisions, and customers.

Starting Pay is $21.53/hr

Hours - M-F 8-4:30 (with workload dependent potential for overtime)

Basic Qualifications

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

High School or GED is required

Preferred (please make sure related experience is on the resume or application)

• Material Handling experience
• Forklift / Picker experience
• Warehouse experience
• Computer skills, with bar-coding a plus
• Ability to read and understand technical documents – i.e. engineering drawings

Responsibilities

• To provide quality and timely workon each job performed
• Follow all established safety & quality policies and practices
• Learn and follow all work instructions
• Learn and operate all equipment within the department
• Support APS initiatives – Lean Manufacturing
• Rotate responsibilities as needed.
• Computer program usage – Ability to learn Oracle data base / Altec Navigator

Customer First - Enjoyment of Work - Family - Financial Stability - Integrity - People are our Greatest Strength - Quality - Spiritual Development – Teamwork

Competitive pay which rewards performance

• Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Program
• Vacation and Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.