Material Handler 1st Shift

WireCrafters LLC.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

WireCrafters, LLC is seeking a Material Handler to ensure smooth flow of materials through the production line. The role requires operating a forklift, loading weld booths, and maintaining daily material staging; 10‑hour shifts Monday through Thursday with overtime as needed.

Starting pay is $20.50/hour with regular quarterly raises from 3 months until top out pay of $31.46 is reached in 2.5 years. After 90 days, benefit options include Health/Dental/Vision, FSA, life insurance, 401(k) and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• LEAN manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Load items by hand and onto carts for weld booths.
• Keep weld booths stocked with daily materials.
• Move finished product to storage area.
• Maintain material staging for Welding and Saw Department.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Read tape measure

Basic math

LEAN manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Description

WireCrafters, LLC, established in 1967, is a manufacturer of wire partitions, storage lockers, safety barriers, and other related material handling products. Privately owned, WireCrafters has a reputation in the industry for its commitment to legendary customer service, rewarding work for associates, and producing the very best quality products.

Learn more about WireCrafters at www.wirecrafters.com.

Starting pay is $20.50 per hour. Regular quarterly raises from 3 months until top out pay of $31.46 is reached in 2.5 years. Once at top out pay, employees will receive an annual cost of living raise.

1st shift hours are 6:45 am – 5:15 pm M-Th (overtime on Friday depending on schedule)

After 90 days you will be eligible for benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off

GENERAL SUMMARY

Ensure flow of materials through the Company in order to meet the established production schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS

• Operate Forklift safely
• Pull items by hand and load onto carts for each weld booth
• Keep weld booths loaded with daily work materials
• Move completed product away from weld booths and to the storage area
• Keep material stage for both Welding and Saw Department

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Manufacturing facility/ warehouse environment with moderate to loud noise levels.
• Non-temperature regulated facility.
• Constant material transport via fork lift throughout facility.
• 10-hour work days – 4 days per week (Monday – Thursday).
• Mandatory overtime depending on operation schedule.
• Work alone or with other co-workers.
• Steady pace with set productivity goals to be met each day.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Constant standing, bending, and stooping.
• Frequent reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling.
• Exerting 50 lbs to 60 lbs of force occasionally, and/or 20 lbs to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• Pushing carts loaded with material to staging areas

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT

• Forklift
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Safety Toed Shoes Required

Requirements

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Material Handling experience preferred but not required.
• Must be self-driven and have the ability to work at a quick, but safe pace for the entirety of the shift.
• Able to read standard tape measure.
• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math calculations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in a LEAN manufacturing environment a plus.