Material Handler I - Owner-Minded & Team-Driven

Central States Manufacturing, Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K Match

Education assistance

Profit-Sharing bonus

Medical – fully paid

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking an Employee-Owner for the Material Handler I role.

You will perform production and material handling tasks, operate cranes and forklifts, and ensure accurate inventory records while upholding safety and quality standards. This position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a continuous improvement mindset within a company that values its ESOP ownership structure.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in the operation of cranes and mobile equipment, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience in the use of ERP systems, material and part transactions and inventory cycle counts.
• Experience in operation of hoists, cranes and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate hoists, overhead cranes and fork-trucks to perform routine moving, staging, loading and offloading of materials, components and finished goods.
• Receive purchased parts and raw materials, inspect quality and quantity, and record items in the ERP system.
• Follow plant safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in inventory management.
• Cross-train and be willing to work at other production positions as needed.

Skills

Customer focus

Detail oriented

Reliable

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking an Employee-Owner for the Material Handler I role.

You will perform production and material handling tasks, operate cranes and forklifts, and ensure accurate inventory records while upholding safety and quality standards. This position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a continuous improvement mindset within a company that values its ESOP ownership structure.