Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Petersen Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health insurance options

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Onsite clinic

Job summary

Major Tool & Machine in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Material Handler to move, load, and position materials using forklift, overhead cranes, and other lifting equipment. You will support machining operations by delivering metal parts, staging materials, and ensuring safe handling per company policies.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift/crane operation certification, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds; a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift and crane operation certification required.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and overhead cranes to move materials and loads.
• Load, unload, and transport parts to designated areas for machining.
• Assist machining by staging metal parts and supplies as needed.
• Ensure clean, organized work areas and proper material handling.
• Coordinate with supervisors to receive instructions and maintain production flow.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift and Crane Operator Permit

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Indianapolis, IN, US

Salary Range: $23.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Position Title

MATERIAL HANDLER

Position Summary

Drives gasoline-, liquefied gas-, or electric-powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices (such as forklift, boom, scoop, lift beam and swivel-hook, fork-grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch), and operates overhead and jib cranes to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in the shop. Performs any combination of the following tasks to assist in machine shop activities.

Reports to

Production Control Supervisor

Personnel

Not applicable.

Duties

• Move levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.

• Position forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials or hook tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transport load to designated area.

• Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting device.

• Deliver metal parts or stock to designated work areas for machining, using electric pallet mover, hoist, or overhead crane.

• Lift metal part or stock onto machine, manually or using hoist, and secure it on machine table, in chuck, or fixture, using wrenches, to assist in setting up machine.

• May inventory materials on work floor, and supplies workers with materials as needed.

• May weigh materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.

• Add coolant to reservoirs of machines and lubricate machine parts and ways, using grease gun and oilcan.

• Reclaim cutting and lubricating oils from machines by pumping oil from machine reservoir into barrel, dumping oil from barrel into centrifugal separator that removes metal chips and dirt from oil, and drain clean oil from separator into containers.
• Remove metal chips and shavings from surfaces of machines, using rag or air hose, and wipe surfaces of machines with rag to remove excess oil.

• Clean around work areas, using broom and shovel.

• May separate metal shavings, chips, and scrap materials from trash and places them in bins for resale.

• Remove burrs or excess metal from machined parts, using files, sandpaper, emery cloth, or grinding machine.

• Communicate with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate activities.

• Assist receiving and inspection in the timely and efficient movement of materials. Using tow motor and/or material handling equipment, load and unload company and vendor trucks. In the case of raw material plate or unique customer supplied items, employ knowledge of correct material handling equipment and procedures. Store materials in designated locations. Seek assistance in handling large and/or difficult items.

• Assist stores, burnout and saw room areas in the movement of routed items, scrap or items designated for off-site storage. Move items at the direction of the supervisor or as requested by various work centers. Ensure that routed items contain a bar code router and that the current operation has been signed off in black ink.

• Responsible for the following areas: stores aisle, receiving dock and saw room. Strive daily to keep these areas clear of unauthorized equipment, such as spreader bars, mark lifts/wildcats, welders, tow motors, etc. Disposal of skids and trash is the primary responsibility of maintenance, although, the material handler should assist as needed.

• Required to visually inspect material handling equipment for mechanical problems prior to each application. Notify supervisor if tow motor maintenance work orders are needed.

• Conform to all company safety policies.

• As the primary responsibilities listed above are completed, or at supervisor’s direction, the material handler becomes available to assist the work centers with their material handling needs.

• Communicate with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate activities.

Job Qualification Requirements

Educational Experience

- High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience

-

Physical Demands

The employee is required to:

• stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to floor
• exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and /or
• exert up to 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Certification Required

Company Fork Lift and Crane Operator Permit; up to and including certification in Specialist Lifting and Rigging, Boom and Scissor Lift and ‘Big Red’ Fork Lift.

Visual Acuity

Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts.

Hearing Ability

-

Working Conditions

The employee is subject to:

• high noise levels from operating machines
• physical hazards from moving equipment and production components
• breathing fumes, dust and mist
• skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids.

About Major Tool

Major Tool & Machine (MTM) was founded in 1946, starting with only four employees to support the commercialization of the jet engine following World War II. Today, MTM is a contract manufacturer in Indianapolis, Indiana with a 600,000+ sq ft. manufacturing facility, 400+ skilled employees, best-in-industry business and quality systems, and project management expertise. Located for easy access on the east side of downtown Indianapolis, we are short commute away from most any place in the counties surrounding Indianapolis. Major Tool is a Precinmac company, a portfolio of businesses across the US and Canada that provide similar machining, fabrication and other manufacturing services to customers who provide critical services in turn in their various industries. Our Precinmac values are Trust, Gratitude, Action, Excellence and Growth, with a commitment to live these out daily in our workplaces.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits including three health insurance plan options - with a base plan option requiring ZERO employee paid premium. Dental and vision plans have very reasonable employee premiums. Participants in our health insurance have the onsite clinic available at no additional charge for medical services. All employees can access the mental health services provided in the clinic, For HDHP health insurance options, we contribute to your health savings account (HSA) and offer other flexible spending account (FSA) options. We support your retirement goals with a 401k company match. In addition to work schedule options we provide immediate Paid Time Off (PTO) availability and 10 paid Holidays, Along with in house training programs, we offer educational assistance for coursework that will support your career growth at Major Tool, We care about the health of our employees and provide a tobacco free facility, onsite fitness center and wellness events, short and long term disability and life insurance coverage fully paid.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.