Material Handler

Small Parts; Logansport (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Small Parts in Logansport, Indiana, is seeking a Material Handler for the 2nd shift (3:00-11:00). The role involves safely handling materials, ensuring accurate documentation, and maintaining production flow.

Responsibilities include locating raw materials, operating forklifts, and cross-training in various functions. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma and be able to obtain a forklift license within 30 days.

Qualifications

• 1–3 months of material handling experience or related training.
• Ability to obtain a valid forklift operator license within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Locates and moves raw materials to appropriate storage.
• Documents locations of materials and operates industrial trucks.
• Cross-trains in shipping, packing, and material handling.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Microsoft Office

Plex ERP system

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

*Note this position is for 2nd shift (3:00-11:00)

Job Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of raw materials, finished parts, and supplies throughout facilities. This role plays a key part in keeping production running smoothly by ensuring materials are in the right place at the right time — accurately documented and properly stored.

Key Responsibilities

• Locates raw materials from the warehouse marshalling area to the proper location in the storage racks after it has been properly audited and received.
• Documents the location of each skid of material.
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated areas and enters transactions into Plex ERP system.
• Restocks unused raw material and records the quantity returned on proper documents into Plex ERP system.
• Removes parts from the production area and conveys parts to the proper location for their next step in the process.
• Removes scrap from the production area and dumps it into the proper containers.
• Stores empty parts pans, barrels, or containers in their designated location.
• Prepares and delivers cardboard boxes to the production area as required.
• Operates an industrial truck to load or move materials and products.
• Cross trains in other areas such as shipping, packing, material handling or truck driving.

Competencies

• Safety-first orientation in all material handling, forklift, and shop floor activities
• Valid forklift license required, or ability to obtain within first 30 days of employment
• Ability to navigate the Plex ERP system for transaction entry and documentation; basic proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Accurate documentation of material locations, quantities, and movement transactions
• Collaborative team player; works effectively across production, shipping, and warehouse teams
• Willingness to cross-train across multiple functions and flex as production needs shift
• Basic understanding of finishing, heat treating, and plating processes
• Ability to count, measure, and record material quantities accurately

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1–3 months of material handling experience and/or related training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid forklift operator license, or demonstrated ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn Plex ERP system