Material Handler - 1st Shift

BRADY WORLDWIDE INC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brady Corporation in Louisville, KY, is seeking a forklift operator to maintain material flow and inventory across the plant. The role involves operating sitting/standing forklifts, recording production data in SAP, and ensuring safe, accurate material handling.

Candidates must have at least a high school diploma, read and follow written instructions, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Overtime, nights, and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Read and follow written work instructions for operating and maintaining equipment.
• Record data for entry in SAP; use handheld scanners for transfers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for material prep.
• Maintain inventory accuracy.
• Maintain safe working conditions in the department.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for accurate paperwork, labeling, packaging and material transactions.
• Follow detailed written specifications.
• Record data for entry in SAP.
• General housekeeping and safe working conditions.
• Perform in-process inspection.

Skills

Reach truck operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Night shift flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP system

Handheld scanners

Forklift license

Job description

As part of Brady Corporation's global portfolio of brands , SPC manufactures polypropylene-based absorbents and spill control products for customers in industrial, commercial, utility, hospital, healthcare and emergency spill markets. Our products maintain a clean, safe workplace for employees and protect the environment from hazardous fluids.

Must have 1+ years of reach truck experience.

This position is responsible for keeping operations supplied with material and ensuring good work flow and materials delivery throughout the plant. Operating a sitting and/ or standing forklift, pallet jacks, hoists and other tools this person will maintain inventory or raw, semi-finished and finished goods. This includes recording production information in our business operation software.

This position will be expected to perform other duties as assigned with compliant safe work practices.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Responsible for material prep.
• Maintain inventory accuracy.
• Maintain safe working conditions in the department.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for accurate paperwork, labelling, packaging and material transactions.
• Responsible for following detailed written specifications.
• Responsible for recording data for entry in the SAP system.
• Responsible for general housekeeping and maintaining safe working conditions in the department.
• Perform in-process inspection
• Transport materials between work centers and the warehouse, as well as general housekeeping of the department.

What You Will Need To Be Successful:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Read and follow written work instructions for operating and maintaining equipment.
• Record data for entry in the SAP system, use hand held scanners for material issue/transfer.
• Safely transfer flammable and hazardous materials.
• Must be able and willing to work nights, weekends and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to lift steel shafts weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to read and follow written work directions.
• Must obtain a license to drive lift trucks.
• 1 year minimum of reach-truck experience required
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Must have a good attendance record with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness and ability to be cross-trained.
• Must be safety conscious
• Strong work ethic will be critical for success in this role.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Most desirable candidate would have 1-2 years experience in material handling or a related field.

About Us:

Who we are:
Brady Corporation is a global industrial technology leader dedicated to making workplaces safer, more productive, and more connected. Backed by a 110+ year legacy of reliability and innovation, we have entered an exciting era of transformation and growth, powered by more than 10,000 team members serving customers across 40+ countries. Following our acquisition of Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services business in August 2026, Brady brings together trusted leadership in safety, materials science, and identification with advanced mobile computing, scanning, and automation. We help organizations make work safer, more productive, and more connected by transforming everyday critical information into actionable intelligence. Our end-to-end platform unites two powerful pillars:

• Identification Solutions: High-performance labels, safety signs, engineered materials, and rugged industrial printing systems.
• Intelligent Productivity Solutions: Industry-leading mobile computers, barcode/RFID scanners, specialized software, voice automation, and workflow services.

From aerospace, healthcare, and laboratories to manufacturing plants, retail, data centers, and global transportation and logistics hubs, we empower customers to identify, protect, track, and optimize the people, assets, and processes that keep the world running. Why work at Brady:
A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.

Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress-for-your-day dress code
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program