Material Handler - 1st Shift

Rolls-Royce plc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Material Handler to support the repair station shop and hangar operations. You will work with the logistics team, handling shipping/receiving and tooling management for aircraft engines, with domestic travel up to 5%.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with relevant experience, or an associate’s degree with related experience, and FAA/DOT safety and drug-screen compliance. This is an on-site position with first shift expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3+ years of manufacturing warehouse, and/or manufacturing logistics experience, OR Associate’s degree with 2+ years of manufacturing warehouse, and/or manufacturing logistics experience
• This FAA designated safety-sensitive position requires FAA/DOT background check and drug screen; U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required

Responsibilities

• Shipping and receiving aircraft engine parts and tooling management with proper documents and export controls
• Inspect aircraft parts for damage and ensure FAA 8130-3 and EASA Form 1 accuracy
• Operate forklift(s) loading and unloading tooling and aircraft engines
• Assist mechanics with aircraft tooling and tool accountability
• Available for on-call service support, including weekends and holidays

Skills

Forklift experience

Aviation materials knowledge

Hazmat shipping experience

Export control experience

Inventory controls

Strong Excel proficiency

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

SAP experience

Education

High school diploma or GED + 3+ years manufacturing warehouse/logistics experience

Associate’s degree + 2+ years manufacturing warehouse/logistics experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title

Material Handler

Working Pattern

Onsite (1st shift)

Working Location

Indianapolis, IN

Relocation assistance

Not available for this position.

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first. You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

As the Material Handler for Rolls-Royce, you will join our team based in Indianapolis, Indiana supporting business and civil large aviation customers in our repair station shop in Indianapolis and hangar located in Greenfield, Indiana. In this role, you will work with the logistics team supporting the tool department for On-Wing Services North America. In this role you will travel up to 5% domestically.

What you will be doing

• Shipping and receiving aircraft engine parts and tooling management ensuring the proper documents and export controls are adhered to
• Inspect aircraft parts for damage and ensure the FAA 8130-3 and EASA Form 1 are accurate
• Operate forklift(s) loading and unloading tooling and aircraft engines
• Assist mechanics with aircraft tooling and tool accountability
• Available for on-call service support, including weekends and holidays

Basic Requirements

High school diploma or GED (General Educational Development) with 3+ years of manufacturing warehouse, and/or manufacturing logistics experience, OR Associate’s degree with 2+ years of manufacturing warehouse, and/or manufacturing logistics experience

This position is a FAA designated safety-sensitive position. Selected candidate must successfully complete a FAA/DOT pre-employment background check, a FAA/DOT drug screen that tests for the presence of Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, Phencyclidine and Amphetamines (or metabolites of those drugs), and comply with FAA-mandated rules on drug and alcohol use. In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident

Preferred Requirements

• Forklift experience
• Aviation materials / tooling knowledge
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with Inventory Controls
• Hazmat shipping experience
• SAP experience
• Export control experience

Mental & Physical Requirements

• Ability to pass an eye exam
• Lift engine components / tooling up to 70 pounds with assistance

Our vision

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Closing date

October 20, 2026

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range. $23.29 - $34.93-Hourly

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Benefits

• Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
• Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance;
• a flexible spending account;
• a health savings account;
• a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Paid Time Off;
• certain paid holidays;
• paid parental and family care leave;
• tuition reimbursement;
• and a long-term incentive plan.

The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.