Material Handler - American Fan

Fairbanks Morse, LLC in; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

American Fan is seeking a Material Handler - Water Spider to pick, kit, and stage parts for fan production while serving as backup driver for milk runs and local deliveries. The role emphasizes accuracy, speed, and clear communication with warehouse, production, planning, and purchasing teams.

The successful candidate will support inventory control and 5S activities, learn to drive company vehicles, and ensure safe loading and delivery of materials in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork across warehouse, production, planning, and purchasing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing performance indicators (productivity, utilization, efficiency).
• Warehouse, material handling, shipping/receiving, or delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Pick, kit, and stage parts in the warehouse per production schedule.
• Deliver kits from warehouse to plant to support fan build start times.
• Follow Teams schedule and coordinate with planners, supervisors, and operators.
• Keep parts organized, labeled, and easy to find and cycle count.
• Support inventory control and 5S activities.
• Train to drive company vehicles for milk runs and local deliveries.
• Safely load/unload and deliver materials; complete delivery paperwork.
• Assist with receiving as needed: verify shipments, check for damage/accuracy, and ensure proper system entry and storage.
• Communicate material issues and shortages quickly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Embody FMD's core values of Integrity, Velocity, and Teamwork

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Manufacturing metrics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Material Handler - American Fan (Finance)

American Fan is a manufacturer of air movement equipment for Industrial, HVAC, Commercial, Marine, and specialty markets. Throughout our history, the quality and reliability of our products has been built upon a solid foundation of unrivaled application expertise and technical leadership. As a small manufacturer who is part of a well-respected international corporation, we are best known for our willingness to design and manufacture specialty air movement products for unique applications. Our sales distribution base consists of a diverse group of knowledgeable agents/representatives. Together with our in-house sales staff they deliver a very high level of customer service.

Job Title: Material Handler Date: August 2026

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor

SUMMARY

American Fan is looking for a Material Handler - Water Spider in the warehouse. This role will be responsible for picking and kitting parts to support fan production. Also trained as backup driver for milk runs/local deliveries and backup Receiving Coordinator. This role will be key to focus on accuracy, speed, as well as clear communication with warehouse, production, planning, and purchasing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pick, kit, and stage parts in the warehouse per production schedule.
• Deliver kits from warehouse to plant to support fan build start times.
• Follow Teams schedule and coordinate with planners, supervisors, and operators.
• Keep parts organized, labeled, and easy to find and cycle count.
• Support inventory control and 5S activities.
• Train to drive company vehicles for milk runs and local deliveries.
• Safely load/unload and deliver materials; complete delivery paperwork.
• Assist with receiving as needed: verify shipments, check for damage/accuracy, and ensure proper system entry and storage.
• Communicate material issues and shortages quickly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Embody FMD's core values of Integrity, Velocity, and Teamwork

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred .
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork across warehouse, production, planning, and purchasing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing performance indicators (productivity, utilization, efficiency).
• Warehouse, material handling, shipping/receiving, or delivery experience.