Material Handler - Fabrication - 2nd shift

Technibus, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

401K with match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Freeman Enclosure Systems is seeking a dependable Fabrication Material Handler to join our manufacturing team in Batavia, Ohio. You will move, stage, and deliver materials to support production while operating material handling equipment and adhering to safety standards.

The ideal candidate has warehouse or fabrication experience, is safety-minded, and works well in a team. This full-time role offers a sign-on bonus and opportunities for growth within a national industrial organization.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of safe material-handling practices.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify, stage, and deliver materials.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and maintaining an organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and organize incoming raw materials, parts, and components.
• Move and distribute materials to designated storage and production areas.
• Deliver materials to fabrication and production teams accurately and on time.
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Safely move steel, metal components, fabricated parts, and other manufacturing materials.
• Properly stage materials for production based on work orders and production schedules.
• Maintain organized storage areas to maximize available space and improve accessibility.
• Verify materials and quantities before moving or delivering them to production.
• Assist with inventory organization and material tracking as needed.
• Safely handle materials of various sizes, shapes, and weights.
• Follow proper procedures when handling hazardous materials or substances.
• Inspect material handling equipment before use and report any safety or maintenance concerns.
• Keep aisles, work areas, and storage locations clean and free of safety hazards.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and established material-handling procedures.
• Work closely with fabrication, production, warehouse, and logistics teams to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Assist with other warehouse or production duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe material-handling

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Materials delivery

Teamwork

Communication skills

Dependable attendance

Fast-paced environment

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift experience

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Fabrication Material Handler

Company: Freeman Enclosure Systems

Location: Batavia, Ohio

Position: Fabrication Material Handler

Employment Type: Full-Time

Sign-On Bonus: $2,500

Job Summary

Freeman Enclosure Systems is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Fabrication Material Handler to join our manufacturing team in Batavia, Ohio.

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, handling, storage, and distribution of raw materials, components, and finished products throughout the facility. This position plays an important role in supporting production by ensuring materials are available when and where they are needed.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a warehouse, fabrication, or manufacturing environment, be comfortable operating material handling equipment, and have a strong commitment to safety, organization, and teamwork.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and organize incoming raw materials, parts, and components.
• Move and distribute materials to designated storage and production areas.
• Deliver materials to fabrication and production teams accurately and on time.
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Safely move steel, metal components, fabricated parts, and other manufacturing materials.
• Properly stage materials for production based on work orders and production schedules.
• Maintain organized storage areas to maximize available space and improve accessibility.
• Verify materials and quantities before moving or delivering them to production.
• Assist with inventory organization and material tracking as needed.
• Safely handle materials of various sizes, shapes, and weights.
• Follow proper procedures when handling hazardous materials or substances.
• Inspect material handling equipment before use and report any safety or maintenance concerns.
• Keep aisles, work areas, and storage locations clean and free of safety hazards.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and established material-handling procedures.
• Work closely with fabrication, production, warehouse, and logistics teams to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Assist with other warehouse or production duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in material handling, warehousing, fabrication, or manufacturing preferred.
• Previous forklift experience strongly preferred.
• Experience operating pallet jacks and other material handling equipment is a plus.
• Experience handling steel, metal products, or other industrial materials is preferred.
• Ability to follow work instructions, safety procedures, and production schedules.

Job Locations

US-OH-Batavia

Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plan
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

EEO & Affidative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal;" Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

IES Participates in E-Verify/IES participa en el programa E-Verify

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Qualifications

Successful candidates should have:

• Strong understanding of safe material-handling practices.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately identify, stage, and deliver materials.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and maintaining an organized work area.