Material Handler - Warehouse

Lippert; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lippert, a leading global manufacturer, is seeking a full-time Material Handler to support daily production operations in Goshen, Indiana. This physically active role involves inventory management, teamwork, and ensuring timely supply of materials while adhering to safety standards. Successful candidates will help achieve production goals and maintain a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k))

Opportunities for career development

Holiday and vacation days

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Picking and scanning materials for production.
• Delivering completed parts to staging areas.
• Reporting inventory issues to supervisors.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Visión de conjunto

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing, and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle, and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it reflects our core values. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We aim to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work and continuously improve our work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with their needs.

What You Will Get:

• A unique, inclusive, and supportive company culture.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, vacation, and more!
• Fair and competitive compensation.
• Opportunities for career development, mentoring, and growth.
• Holiday, personal, and vacation days.

Summary

The role involves providing production with all operational materials needed to run a full day’s production based on the schedule set by manufacturing leaders. The material handler assigned to the warehouse pulls specific operational materials and quantities for production pools and orders, presents completed material boxes for audit, fulfills work fills, BOM changes, or shortages, and collaborates with material coordinators to manage hot parts for shortages. Performs other warehouse duties supporting inventory, 5S, and safety policies. This outdoor position involves exposure to all elements.

Essential Functions

• Picking and scanning materials to fulfill daily production or running hot parts for shortages.
• Delivering completed parts or hot parts to staging areas or the plant.
• Reporting inventory issues to supervisors and returning extra parts to proper locations.
• Identifying and locating parts according to procedures.
• Meeting division metrics.
• Participating in safety meetings and completing equipment maintenance checklists.

Competencies

• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve company goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to read and process work orders, receipts, prints, and measurements.
• Meeting production goals and deadlines.
• Working independently with minimal supervision.
• Operating a forklift.
• Highly organized with problem-solving skills.
• Maintaining professional relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
• Working under physical and mental stress, and in varying climate conditions.
• Prioritizing and adapting to daily changes, understanding schedules.
• Responsible for forklift housekeeping and inspections.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

This active role requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, balancing, reaching, handling, and climbing. Lifting over 50 pounds may be necessary. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Work involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment, and outdoor weather conditions, with noise levels from moderate to loud. PPE such as gloves, glasses, ear plugs, and steel-toed boots are provided.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full-time, with hours and days based on operational needs. Some Saturdays are mandatory.

Travel

No travel required.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED (not mandatory).
• Basic computer skills.
• LCI Forklift License (offered upon hire).

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1-3 months related experience or training.
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions and memos.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Other Duties

This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Grupo de pago: Declaración de AAP / EEO

Lippert provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. All employment decisions are based on skill, ability, and performance. Violations should be reported immediately. Violators are subject to disciplinary action, including termination.

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