Material Handler

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a reliable material handler in New Britain, CT to support a production cell. You will move materials, load and unload goods, and help maintain a clean, organized work area while adhering to safety and ISO procedures.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English. Prior manufacturing exposure and cross-training willingness are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 6–12 months experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Willing to cross-train and support teammates.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders and determine materials to move.
• Load/unload materials from pallets and shelves by hand.
• Operate industrial truck or hoist to move materials.
• Monitor workflow to ensure smooth production.
• Follow SOPs and ensure accuracy and safety.

Skills

Hand–eye coordination

Follow instructions in English

Basic computer skills

Teamwork and reliability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Performs a variety of operations to supply work cell of a business unit with the necessary products. Achieves goals to deliver on time, high-quality products to customers.

Responsibilities

• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Opens containers, loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Loads materials into vehicles.
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
• Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Monitor cells for work flow, ensuring product is flowing through cells.
• Apply standard operating procedures to complete work assignments thoroughly and accurately; identify and correct errors and pay attention to details.
• Work with the cell team to meet or exceed production standards; complete work in a timely manner; plan and prioritize work.
• Follow safety and 5S guidelines; maintain a clean and organized work area and used good safety judgment.
• Understand ISO procedures and know where appropriate documentation is kept.
• Share input in team improvement board and High Performance Team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  6-12 months experience in manufacturing environment, Parker FCD preferred
  Technical Depth and Breadth:
  Basic computer skills.
  Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.
  Able to follow written/verbal instructions and directions in English.
  Learns and maintains required skill and proficiency to successfully accomplish full job responsibilities; willingly takes on new assignments and cross trains in other areas
  Problem Solving and Analytical Skills:
  In coordination with team members, initiate contact with other support groups to resolve problems.
  Actively participate in improvement activities, Lean and Kaizen projects, HPT and TIB meetings.
  Learn structured problem solving skills.
  Provide suggestions for improvement. Consistently open to change and new ideas.
  Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills:
  Dependable, prompt and reliable with good overall attendance; present at work station when required.
  Demonstrate ability to get along with others; behave professionally; treat all coworkers with respect and dignity consistent with Parker Values and Code of Conduct.
  Actively participate; gain cooperation and trust; and deal with conflicts effectively.
  Communication/Contact with Others:
  Able to read, understand and follow written & verbal instructions and directions in English.
  Keep others informed, provide accurate and timely feedback, communicate clearly, listen and be receptive

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $20.31/hr to $28.5/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…? Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.