Material Handler-Intermediate

Tennant Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennant Company is seeking a Material Handler-Intermediate in Louisville, KY. The role involves coordinating materials, operating forklift equipment, and ensuring accurate delivery to production lines within a fast-paced facility.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 2-4 years’ related experience, and proficiency with forklift operation, driver’s license, and SAP/RF/Warehouse Management systems. Benefits and total compensation accompany the base pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-4 years related experience as a Material Handler.
• Competent in the operation of a fork truck.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Previous experience in SAP, RF Device, and Warehouse Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered forklift trucks, hoists, handcarts, and other material handling equipment.
• Use production paperwork to locate, deliver and place materials in a warehouse environment.
• Maintain equipment in good operating order, following power industrial equipment guidelines and completing start-of-shift inspection checklist.
• Perform housekeeping and 5S to keep the department clean, safe, and well organized.
• Identify problems or potential safety hazards and recommends resolutions.
• Mentor and train entry-level Material Handlers within their scope of responsibilities.
• Perform warehouse transactions.
• Focus on continuous improvements of material handling processes.

Skills

Forklift operation

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

RF Device

Warehouse Management

Job description

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Material Handler-Intermediate

Pay: $16.54 - $24.71

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

As an Intermediate Material Handler, you will work with a team to organize materials and move them within the facility. In this role you’ll need to pay attention to detail to ensure the correct part and number of that parts are delivered to the production lines help maintain inventory accuracy. If you are self-driven and looking for a fast pace position that utilizes power industrial equipment, then this is the role for you.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate powered forklift trucks, hoists, handcarts, and other material handling equipment
• Use production paperwork to locate, deliver and place materials in a warehouse environment
• Maintain equipment in good operating order, following power industrial equipment guidelines and completing start-of-shift inspection checklist
• Perform housekeeping and 5S to keep the department clean, safe, and well organized
• Identify problems or potential safety hazards and recommends resolutions
• Mentor and train entry-level Material Handlers within their scope of responsibilities
• Perform warehouse transactions
• Focus on continuous improvements of material handling processes

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years relatedexperience as a Material Handler
• Demonstrated skills necessary to perform the duties of the position
• Competentin the operation of a fork truck
• Possessa valid driver’s license
• Previous experience in SAP, RF Device, and Warehouse Management preferred.

REQUIRED PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Routinely bends and lifts up to 40 pounds individually
• Works in multiple positions during a shift
• Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift

ENVRINOMENTAL EXPOSURES:

• Routinely and regularly works near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to hot conditions
• Occasionally exposed to non-toxic fumes
• Occasionallyexposed to oil, grease, gasoline, dust, metal particles and sharp-edged materials

SAFETY REQUIRMENTS:

• Must be able to wear safety glasses, steel toed shoes and hearing protection

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Sales and Service Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. The salary range reflects both entry into the role and future growth. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits

Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options, 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6%, paid vacation time, up to 8 paid company holidays and 3 personal holidays per year, dental and vision coverage, wellness rewards, robust family support programs, company‑paid disability and life insurance, and a full Employee Assistance Program.

Defining Our Employee Value Proposition

At Tennant Company, we…

Discoverfulfilling work with opportunities for growth and meaningful recognition.

Drivethe quality and innovation our customers rely on in our products and services.

Connectwith people who care about each other, ourbrandsand our communities.

These are the principles that define how our employees experience Tennant Company, make Tennant a great place to grow your career, and are at the core of our legacy and future.Together, they serve as guideposts for working with our customers, our partners and one another.

Begin your journey with us. Let's reinvent how the world cleans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.