Material Handler - Kepner Building 1st Shift

Wabash National; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Lafayette is seeking material handlers to operate heavy machinery and manage parts and materials. Responsibilities include ensuring safety and quality in operations, maintaining inventory, and assisting in various departments. Training is provided for all necessary equipment. The role requires physical stamina and effective communication skills, with a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k with match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Basic reading, writing, math, and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Owning and helping improve performance in Safety, Quality, and Delivery.
• Maintaining and reporting daily receiving and shipping activities.
• Completing duties in accordance with safety policies.

Skills

Problem identification and resolution

Effective communication

Adaptability to unexpected events

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Tools

SAP program

PPE

Forklifts

Cranes

Job description

Position Description:

Material handlers work with various components depending on the location. Responsibilities include operating heavy machinery such as forklifts, tuggers, tractors, hoists, and cranes. Training is provided for operating these vehicles, but employees are not exclusively operating vehicles. Material handlers also check, store, disburse, or fill orders for parts, materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Owning and helping improve performance in Safety, Quality, and Delivery
• Maintaining and reporting daily receiving and shipping activities
• Reporting defects and needs for repairs
• Keeping lines stocked with the proper materials
• Performing additional work as assigned, possibly assisting in different departments
• Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes, gloves, glasses, respirators, and hearing protection
• Completing duties in accordance with safety policies, ensuring personal and co-worker safety, and the safe use of equipment

Tools & Equipment:

Depending on the department and location, you may work with tools and equipment such as PPE, forklifts, tuggers, tractors, hoists, load securement devices, SAP program, and cranes. Training is provided to ensure confidence and competence.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening
• Ability to pass PIV (power industrial vehicle) training
• Basic reading, writing, math, and verbal skills
• Basic computer skills

Knowledge, Training, Skills, and Experience:

Experience and education are advantageous but not required, as training is provided. The role involves working in environments with loud noise, welding, paint fumes, and grinding dust.

Benefits:

• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401k with match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Working Conditions/Environment:

The environment may include exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, extreme conditions, high noise levels, high temperatures, and outside elements. PPE is mandatory. The company promotes empowerment and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or other protected classes.

Physical Demands:

Employees must stand, walk, climb, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handle objects, and operate controls throughout their shift. Lifting up to 50 pounds and working in small spaces are common. Good communication, vision, and hand-eye coordination are required.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Problem identification and resolution
• Initiative and persistence
• Effective communication
• Sharing information for safety and efficiency
• Adaptability to unexpected events
• Planning and resource management
• Prioritization and timeliness

Leadership Attributes:

• Embrace diversity and inclusion
• Seek to listen and understand
• Continuous learning
• Authenticity and honesty
• Teamwork and collaboration

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to equal employment opportunities and applying policies fairly without discrimination based on protected classes.