Material Handler — Growth, PTO, 401K & Bonuses

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great working conditions

Supportive culture

Growth opportunities

Stability

Competitive wages

Shift premium

Paid time off

Quality bonuses

401K match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co in Independence, IA, is seeking a Material Handler to receive, inspect, and distribute incoming material in a manufacturing setting.

You will operate a forklift, verify material quantities, and collaborate with purchasing and production to resolve shortages or overages. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Qualifications

• Fork truck Certification required.
• Read, write and speak English fluently.
• Operate and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely.
• Interpret written, oral, or schedule form instructions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Operate fork truck to convey materials within plant.
• Receive, inspect, and distribute incoming material.
• Load and unload packages onto/from vehicles and prepare for production.
• Examine material for conformance to specifications.
• Communicate material shortages or overages with purchasing and supervisors.
• Count, sort, and prepare bulk material for production.

Skills

Fork truck Certification

English fluency

Material handling

Interpret blueprints

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Safety equipment

Job description

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co in Independence, IA, is seeking a Material Handler to receive, inspect, and distribute incoming material in a manufacturing setting.

You will operate a forklift, verify material quantities, and collaborate with purchasing and production to resolve shortages or overages. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.