Material Handler – 1st Shift

Hunter Engineering Company; Durant (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry Leading Healthcare Coverage

Profit Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor

Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Hunter Engineering Company in Durant, MS is seeking a Material Handler to receive, store, and move materials on the plant floor to support production.

Starting rate is $21.25 per hour with opportunities for advancement. The position emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork within a leading American-made automotive service equipment company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 months related experience or training.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes, pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

• Observes and follows all safety rules.
• May require overtime on weekends as scheduled.
• Positions parts according to blueprints or assembly guidance.
• Audit production parts to maintain adequate stock for production needs.
• Fastens parts with bolts, screws, or other fasteners.
• Operates hand or power tools to assist assembly operations.
• Move products throughout the plant using forklift or pallet jacks.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Power pallet jack

Job description

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation stability and people Join our dedicated team as a Material Handler in Durant MS Since 1946 Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting edge technology with a strong commitment to quality As a family owned American made company Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers tire companies and service centers Were proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St Louis Business Journal for four consecutive years 2022 2025 a testament to our commitment to our people Here employees are supported challenged and take pride in their work We offer exceptional benefits a healthy work life balance and meaningful opportunities for professional growth If youre ready to join a team thats shaping the future of automotive service read on Hunter offers 2125 as the starting rate with opportunities for advancement in level and pay This position is for our 1st shift 7am 330pm Monday Friday As a Material Handler you will receive store and distribute materials tools equipment and products within the plant floor areas

What Youll Do

• Observes and follows all safety rules
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as an extension to a normal workday or on weekends as scheduled
• Positions parts according to knowledge of unit being assembled or following blueprints
• Audit production parts to maintain adequate stock to fulfill production needs
• Fastens parts together with bolts screws speed clips rivets or other fasteners
• Removes small quantities of metal with hand files and scrapers to produce a close fit between parts
• Operates hand tools or portable power tools to assist in the assembly operation
• May be required to work at different stations as production needs warrant
• Operate overhead hoist to maneuver material
• Operate forklift to move products throughout the plant
• Operate hand tools to assemble products
• Operate power pallet jacks throughout the plant
• Operate manual pallet jacks throughout the plant
• Other duties as assigned

What Youll Bring

• High school diploma or GED is required and 3 months of related experience andor training
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts overhead cranes motorized pallet jacks or manual pallet jacks
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondences and memos
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers

What We Offer

• Industry Leading Healthcare Coverage
• Profit Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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