Material Handler

Fontana; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Pay raises every 6 months

2 weeks paid vacation

13 paid holidays

Bonus programs

Day 1 health/dental/vision insurance

401K matching

Job summary

Fontana is hiring a Material Handler in Frankfort, IN. The role supports the Packaging Department, moving materials from receiving to production and shipments, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, loading/unloading, staging materials, and ensuring quality checks. Benefits include sign-on bonus, pay increases every 6 months, and comprehensive health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand up to 8+ hours and lift 70+ pounds.
• Math and computer skills required for daily tasks and data entry.
• Willing to work in a team environment and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, pallet jacks and other equipment to move material safely.
• Load and unload products and supplies.
• Open and close dock doors and dock plates following all safety requirements.
• Stage material from receiving area to designated storage locations.
• Select and stage products for customer orders at the pack cells.
• Stage packed product from pack cells to the designated area.
• Place product on hold when necessary to designated hold area.
• Complete all job related quality, safety, and material checks.
• Ensure safety standards are adhered to at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical endurance

Math and computer skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Multitasking

OT availability

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Howard County, Frankfort, Indiana, United States of America

Frankfort Distribution, 3595 W STATE ROAD 28, Frankfort, Indiana, United States of America

Tippecanoe, lafayette, Indiana, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM

We believe our employees are the reason for our success, and our compensation and benefits are designed to reflect that belief.

Join our dynamic team and enjoy all the benefits we offer; sign on bonus, pay increases every 6 months, 2 weeks paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, bonus programs, day 1 health/dental/vision insurance, and 401K matching.
Location: Frankfort, IN

Position Title:

Material Handler

Department:

Packaging Department

Reports To:

FLSA Status:

Hourly

Position Summary:

Ensure the flow of materials through the supply chain. Move materials through the company from shipments into the company to the production floor and outgoing shipments.

Essential Functions:

• Operate forklift, pallet jacks and other equipment to move material safely.
• Load and unload products and supplies.
• Open and close dock doors and dock plates following all safety requirements.
• Stage material from the receiving area to the designated storage locations.
• Select and stage products for customer orders at the pack cells.
• Stage packed product from pack cells to the designated area.
• Place product on hold when necessary to designated hold area.
• Complete all job related quality, safety, and material checks.
• Ensure safety standards are adhered to at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to work in a physically demanding role with endurance to stand for up to 8+ hours and lift 70+ pounds.
• Possess math and computer skills.
• Willing to work in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Willingness to work OT, including weekends, as needed.

Education:

HS Diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Experience:

1 year working in a fast-paced manufacturing or distribution center environment.

Must have mobile equipment experience, including stand-up, sit-down fork trucks.

Working Conditions:

Work is normally performed in a manufacturing and/or distribution center environment.

Must be able to lift up to 70+ pounds regularly and endure frequent standing, bending, twisting, and turning.

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.

Howard County, Frankfort, Indiana, United States of America,

Frankfort Distribution, 3595 W STATE ROAD 28, Frankfort, Indiana, United States of America,

Tippecanoe, lafayette, Indiana, United States of America