Material Handler I

Motion; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation

Holiday pay

Job summary

Motion Industries is seeking a Material Handler I in Merrillville, IN, to perform shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, and storage tasks. The role includes forklift operation and lifting up to 150 pounds with assistance as needed, under close supervision.

Responsibilities include verifying shipments, preparing documents, and maintaining clean, efficient warehouse areas. High school diploma or GED and forklift certification are required; some related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Forklift certification required and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Unload shipments and direct movement to storage/work areas.
• Verify and record incoming/outgoing shipments in the Warehouse Management System.
• Prepare packing slips, shipping labels, bills of lading, and other documents.
• Replenish stock and maintain organized work areas and equipment.
• Operate a forklift and perform occasional driving duties.
• Perform other duties and after-hours work as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic math

Computer basics

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Job description

## Material Handler IApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Merrillville, IN, USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R26\_0000023154**Material Handler I****SUMMARY:**Under close supervision, the Material Handler performs physical and administrative tasks related to material handling such as shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, returns, and storage. This position lifts heavy items and operates a forklift.**JOB DUTIES*** Unloads and directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.* Verifies and records incoming and outgoing shipments within the Warehouse Management System to ensure shipments include correct product, quality, and quantity.* Gathers, verifies, and places items into order picking container for outgoing shipments.* Prepares packing slips, shipping labels, bills of lading, and other required documents.* Ensures warehouse work areas and equipment are clean, orderly, and properly maintained.* Replenishes primary stock shelves from reserve stock locations as needed.* Operates a forklift.* Works after hours as needed.* May perform driving duties.* Performs other duties as assigned.**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**Typically requires a high school diploma or GED and zero (0) to two (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES*** Ability to work as a team in a fast-paced environment.* Possess the ability to comprehend and carry-out instructions provided in oral, written, and diagram format.* Basic computer skills, including information processing required.* Ability to perform basic mathematical functions in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** Ability to regularly stand, walk, talk, hear, and lift occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl. Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds, with assistance as necessary.**LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:** Certified to operate a forklift. Valid driver’s license. Certified to handle hazardous material shipments.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:** No Supervisory Responsibility**BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:** No**COMPANY INFORMATION:** Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.**DISCLAIMER:** This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.