Material Handler – 1st Shift, Grow with Advanced Automation

Daifuku; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku is seeking a Material Handler to join our Hobart, IN facility. The role involves receiving, unloading, and preparing materials and maintaining accurate records. You will work with tow motors and forklifts in a busy, industrial environment.

Expected responsibilities include loading/unloading, counting, weighing, sorting, and ensuring safety policy compliance. Strong English communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read precise measurements without any assistance.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Good communications skills; attention to detail and organized.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Handle, move, load and unload materials by hand or using a variety of materials handling equipment including tow motors and/or forklifts.
• Perform other material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking.
• Load and unload materials onto and off trucks and loading docks.
• Operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders, forklifts and other equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks and to store and retrieve materials.
• Connect hoses or pipes and operate equipment to load and unload chemicals used on premises.
• Operate equipment to dump materials such as scrap metal or to remove materials from forklifts.
• Operate the floor sweeper and washer.
• Assist in opening containers and crates, filling orders, assisting in taking inventory and weighing and checking materials.

Skills

Read precise measurements

Good communications

Attention to detail

English language proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Daifuku is seeking a Material Handler to join our Hobart, IN facility. The role involves receiving, unloading, and preparing materials and maintaining accurate records. You will work with tow motors and forklifts in a busy, industrial environment.

Expected responsibilities include loading/unloading, counting, weighing, sorting, and ensuring safety policy compliance. Strong English communication and attention to detail are essential.