Material Handler | Forklift & Inventory Specialist

Daifuku Co., Ltd.; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Co., Ltd. is seeking a Material Handler for 1st shift in Hobart, Indiana. Responsibilities include receiving, unloading, verifying shipment condition, and maintaining records.

You will operate forklifts and other handling equipment, comply with safety protocols, and support continuous improvement efforts. A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with at least 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Must be able to read precise measurements without any assistance.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• The Material Handler will perform receiving tasks, including receiving and unloading items, verifying shipment condition, and keeping computer records.
• The primary goal is to handle, move, load and unload materials by hand or using a variety of materials handling equipment including tow motors and/or forklifts.
• Performing other material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking.
• Loading and unloading materials onto and off trucks and loading docks.
• Operating 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.
• Connecting hoses or pipes and operate equipment to load and unload chemicals used on premises.
• Operating the floor sweeper and washer.
• May perform other activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling orders, assisting in taking inventory and weighing and checking materials.

Skills

Reading measurements

Good communication

Attention to detail

Organized

English language

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Tow motors

Job description

Daifuku Co., Ltd. is seeking a Material Handler for 1st shift in Hobart, Indiana. Responsibilities include receiving, unloading, verifying shipment condition, and maintaining records.

You will operate forklifts and other handling equipment, comply with safety protocols, and support continuous improvement efforts. A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with at least 1 year of related experience.