Material Handler I: Move Materials & Support On-Time Delivery

Klein Tools; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations & Holidays

Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, &  

Dental

Discounts on Klein Tools products

Education and Professional Development

Job summary

Klein Tools in Mansfield, TX is hiring a Material Handler I to move materials through production, maintain accurate inventory, and update systems to support on-time delivery. The role requires forklift operation, RF scanning, and adherence to safety procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You'll work closely with production teams to ensure material readiness, participate in lean initiatives, and contribute to a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year of related manufacturing experience.
• Must read, write, speak and understand basic English.
• Willing to wear PPE.
• Knowledge of 6S standards preferred; IMI AS400 experience preferred.
• Operate forklift, RF scanner, and pallet jack.
• Experience updating data in material requirements planning software and supply chain software.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Strong safety awareness.
• Ability to read production tickets/BOMs for work orders.
• Attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to transport inbound/outbound materials within production cells.
• Update data in systems including location and inventory counts.
• Verify material move requirements and check order status for daily production schedules.
• Collaborate with supervisors or Material Handler II to resolve shortages and discrepancies.
• Record production parts and scrap counts via paperwork or electronic entry.
• Assist with material requests and ordering additional components.
• Perform daily safety inspections of equipment and weekly maintenance of lift truck batteries.
• Follow lean principles to improve efficiency and keep area organized.
• Adhere to all safety standards and report concerns.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Data entry

Safety awareness

English literacy

Attention to detail

Education

GED or HS Diploma

Tools

Class II Sit-Down Forklift

RF Scanner

Pallet Jack

AS400/IMI systems

Job description

Klein Tools in Mansfield, TX is hiring a Material Handler I to move materials through production, maintain accurate inventory, and update systems to support on-time delivery. The role requires forklift operation, RF scanning, and adherence to safety procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You'll work closely with production teams to ensure material readiness, participate in lean initiatives, and contribute to a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement.