Material Handler I - First Shift

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Incentive Plan

Paid Time Off (136 hours)

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC is hiring for a first shift forklift operator in Kentucky. The role runs 5am–1:30pm, Monday to Friday, with starting pay at $19.50/hour. You will load/unload materials, operate forklifts, follow Crane SOPs, and ensure safety and quality in distribution operations.

The job requires reading work orders, using RF scans, and maintaining on-site presence. Forklift certification within 90 days is mandatory; HS diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Fills client orders safely and efficiently following Crane SOPs.
• Ensures distribution activities meet internal quality standards and safety rules.
• Reads and follows work orders to determine materials or container loads to move.
• Operates forklift or warehouse equipment (reach truck, rider jack, etc.).
• Loads and unloads materials onto pallets or shelves by hand or forklift.
• Scans freight via warehouse management system with RF equipment.
• Completes paperwork promptly and maintains a safe work environment.
• Presence on-site at the assigned location is required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

This is a first shift position with shift hours 5am - 1:30pm Monday - Friday. Starting pay rate is $19.50/hour.

Essential Job Functions

• Fills client orderssafely, efficiently, andwithin Crane SOPs.
• Responsible for ensuring that distribution activities are conducted in accordance
• withinternal qualitystandardswhilemaintaininga safe work environment.
• Readsand followswork orders, andfollows instructions toascertainmaterials orcontainerloadsto be moved
• Operates a forklift or other drivable warehouse equipment including but not limited toreach truck, rider jackor similar.
• Only authorized for using pallet jack, rider jack, standup, sit down after successful training.
• Not authorized to useOrder/Cherry Picker, Turret Truck, Reach Truck, Forklift over 5K.No heavy lifts
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand forklift, or other warehouse equipment.
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracingor padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet
• Attachesidentifyingtags or labels to materials
• Scansfreight via warehouse management system with RF equipment
• Completesrequiredpaperwork thoroughly and promptly.
• Performs housekeeping tasks tomaintaina safe work environment.
• Accurately and courteously load client merchandise
• Jobrequirespresence on-site at the assigned work location
• Other duties as assigned

Other Skills & Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract,multiplyand divide in all units of measure using whole numbers,fractionsand decimals.
• Ability to read,comprehendand complete basic checklists,formsor other related documents.
• Identifiesand resolves problemsin a timely manner.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Consistently at work and on time.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Less thanone-yearrelated experience

Certification & Licenses

• Forklift certification must be obtained within90 daysof hire.
• Professional certification may berequiredin some areas.

Physical Requirements

• Job requires the ability to use vision, adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen.
• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.
• Job will require presence on-site at the assigned work location.
• Job requires attendance and dependability.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States for any company in an ongoing capacity without company sponsorship
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Crane Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Why You Should Work for Crane?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.