Material Handler - 1st Shift

Parker Hannifin; Union City (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Profit Sharing Bonus

401(k) Matching & Retirement Income

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Material Handler to support the Quick Coupling Division by receiving, storing, staging, and moving raw materials, WIP, and finished parts to ensure timely production supply.

The role emphasizes inventory accuracy, basic quality checks, and adherence to safety procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Union City, PA. Starting wage is $19.19 per hour with benefits and a regular schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficient computer skills required; knowledge of MSSV preferred.
• Ability to read and understand part numbers, location numbers, and related material documentation.
• Ability to correctly complete shipping, WIP market, and inventory documentation.
• Knowledge of component parts preferred.
• Must understand and comply with ISO procedures, safety requirements, standard work instructions, and company policies.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and good judgment when following procedures and instructions.
• Ability to count accurately and maintain 95–100% inventory accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Package, label, and handle parts properly to prevent damage and maintain product traceability.
• Receive, stock, inventory, and deliver raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and other products to designated areas.
• Transport materials throughout the facility to support production areas, including laser, staking, assembly cells, and shipping/receiving.
• Pick, prepare, and ship products, including creating labels, preparing shipping documents, and coordinating shipments to vendors or other facilities.
• Load and unload trucks and safely move materials using lift trucks, pallet trucks, hand trucks, tuggers, or other material‑handling equipment.
• Perform inventory activities such as spot counts, weight counting, carousel/push‑back rack picking, and system transactions.
• Receive materials physically and electronically, including UPS deliveries, raw stock, and product received through the mainframe system.
• Identify parts, understand part numbers, and maintain knowledge of component parts, raw stock, and applicable material programs.
• Complete required data entry, reports, work orders, WIP releases, labels, and related documentation accurately.
• Monitor, maintain, and organize material storage areas, including daily 5S activities and steel storage system checks.
• Identify, collect, store, and process non-conforming material, scrap, and disposal items according to procedure.
• Perform routine maintenance of department equipment and report or troubleshoot receiving or material‑handling issues.
• Prioritize work based on production and assembly needs to help keep manufacturing cells operating efficiently.
• Follow all safety procedures, standard work instructions, and company policies while using good judgment and attention to detail.
• Work independently and as part of a team, supporting department needs and performing other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader.
• Maintain certification and safe operation of lift trucks and other required material‑handling equipment.

Skills

Computer skills

Part numbers literacy

Shipping/WIP/Inventory docs

Component parts knowledge

ISO procedures & safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MSSV (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

Our Quick Coupling Division is looking for a Material Handler to support assembly and machining operations through receiving, storing, staging, and moving raw materials, subassemblies, and finished parts to support. This role ensures timely, accurate supply of components to production, maintains inventory accuracy, performs basic quality checks, and follows safety and handling procedures.

What Is a Quick Coupling?

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems with $21.5B in revenue in 2026. Parker’s Quick Coupling Division is the largest manufacturer of quick couplings in the world. A quick coupling is used to provide a fast, make-or-break connection of fluid or gas transfer lines. Our plants provide critical equipment for many different industries including Agriculture, Construction, and Data Centers.

Responsibilities

• Package, label, and handle parts properly to prevent damage and maintain product traceability.
• Receive, stock, inventory, and deliver raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and other products to designated areas.
• Transport materials throughout the facility to support production areas, including laser, staking, assembly cells, and shipping/receiving.
• Pick, prepare, and ship products, including creating labels, preparing shipping documents, and coordinating shipments to vendors or other facilities.
• Load and unload trucks and safely move materials using lift trucks, pallet trucks, hand trucks, tuggers, or other material‑handling equipment.
• Perform inventory activities such as spot counts, weight counting, carousel/push‑back rack picking, and system transactions.
• Receive materials physically and electronically, including UPS deliveries, raw stock, and product received through the mainframe system.
• Identify parts, understand part numbers, and maintain knowledge of component parts, raw stock, and applicable material programs.
• Complete required data entry, reports, work orders, WIP releases, labels, and related documentation accurately.
• Monitor, maintain, and organize material storage areas, including daily 5S activities and steel storage system checks.
• Identify, collect, store, and process non-conforming material, scrap, and disposal items according to procedure.
• Perform routine maintenance of department equipment and report or troubleshoot receiving or material‑handling issues.
• Prioritize work based on production and assembly needs to help keep manufacturing cells operating efficiently.
• Follow all safety procedures, standard work instructions, and company policies while using good judgment and attention to detail.
• Work independently and as part of a team, supporting department needs and performing other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader.
• Maintain certification and safe operation of lift trucks and other required material‑handling equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift and move average weight material (1-50 lbs)
• Occasional lifting of over 50 lbs with assistance.

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficient computer skills required; knowledge of MSSV preferred.
• Ability to read and understand part numbers, location numbers, and related material documentation.
• Ability to correctly complete shipping, WIP market, and inventory documentation.
• Knowledge of component parts preferred.
• Must understand and comply with ISO procedures, safety requirements, standard work instructions, and company policies.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and good judgment when following procedures and instructions.
• Ability to count accurately and maintain 95–100% inventory accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

Pay

• Starting Hourly Wage - $19.19

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• 401(k) Matching & Retirement Income Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer. 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

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.