Material Handler II

Kirby; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UE Manufacturing in Oklahoma City is hiring a Material Handler II at 10000 NW 2nd St, OK 73127. You will operate forklifts and overhead cranes, move materials, and support manufacturing and shipping with strict safety and inventory controls.

The role requires 1–3 years in warehousing, a GED or high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and experience with cranes or rigging. Excellent teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of warehousing or material handling experience.
• Forklift and crane operation experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Crane and rigging experience preferred.
• Forklift experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely.
• Transport and store materials in designated racks with accurate inventory location.
• Pull, pack, and stage materials for shipping and production orders.
• Unload incoming freight and verify packing slips.
• Inspect loads and assist crane operators with lifts.
• Maintain clean, safe warehouse areas and follow OSHA guidelines.
• Log product movements in Warehouse Management System.
• Route items and coordinate with teams to ensure operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Inventory control

Reading labels

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Jib cranes

Job description

UE Manufacturing is Now Hiring a Material Handler II located at 10000 NW 2 nd , Oklahoma City, OK 73127.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive and maintain powered industrial trucks, like forklifts, company big forklift, reach trucks and tuggers, and terminal tractor, (yard dog) completing pre-use inspections.
• Transport and store materials in designated racks and document the location of inventory.
• Pull, pack, and stage materials or finished products for shipping and production orders.
• Unload incoming freight, inspect deliveries for damage, and verify packing slips against actual contents.
• Inspect loads, determine weight, and balance, and calculate the center of gravity before lifting.
• Guide crane operators during blind or difficult lifts using standardized hand signals or radios.
• Choose the proper ropes, slings, chains, shackles, and beams required to safely secure the object.
• Operate indoor overhead cranes and jib cranes
• Assemble, attach, and maintain the rigging equipment, and dismantle it once the job is complete.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly warehouse floor, complying with all OSHA and workplace safety standards.
• Perform routine pre-use inspections on machinery and keep the loading docks, storage zones, and work environments organized and clean.
• Routes items to departments.
• Follow all safety protocols.
• Perform inventory controls.
• Scan barcodes and log product movements inside Warehouse Management Systems.
• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

Qualifications

• The ability to bend, stoop, lift heavy objects (often up to 50 lbs), and stand or walk continuously during shifts.
• Ability to lift heavy gear, push/pull heavy loads, and work outdoors in demanding, elevated, or tight spaces.
• Meticulous accuracy when reading labels, verifying part numbers, and executing stock rotations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate with supervisors, pickers, and truck drivers to ensure operations run seamlessly.
• The ability to prioritize tasks, meet strict deadlines, and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes and jib cranes.
• Requires frequent repetitive movements.
• Ability to work outside for periods of time.
• Able to communicate effectively with others.

Education/Experience

1–3 years experience; can work independently, operates material-handling equipment, operates indoor cranes/jib cranes, yard dogs and understands inventory procedures

• High school or General Educational Degree (GED)
• Prior warehouse / material handling experience required.
• Crane experience preferred.
• Prior Rigging experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Forklift experience required.

Physical Activities & Requirements

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position, location and/or customer.
• Ability to lift heavy gear, push/pull heavy loads, and work outdoors in demanding, elevated, or tight spaces.

Working Conditions

Warehouse and/or manufacturing facility environment may not be air conditioned.