Material Handler - Warehouse

Lippert; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values everyone! As a Material Handler, you will play a crucial role in supporting production by managing inventory and ensuring materials are available for daily operations. This active position requires teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to adapt to changing demands. Enjoy a unique and inclusive culture, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401k. If you're ready to make a difference in a supportive environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Paid Vacation

Career Development Opportunities

Inclusive Company Culture

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required; forklift license offered upon hiring.
• Basic computer knowledge preferred for operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill production material needs by picking and scanning items.
• Report inventory issues and participate in safety meetings.
• Maintain equipment and ensure proper handling of materials.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Problem Solving

Forklift Operation

Adaptability

Education

High School Degree or GED

Basic Computer Knowledge

Forklift License

Job description

Overview

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 the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary

Duties include providing production with all OP material needed to run a full day’s production based off the production schedule set by the manufacturing leaders. Material handler assigned to WH pulls specific OP material and quantities to specific production pools and production orders. Presents completed materials box to the staging area for audit, fulfills any work fills, BOM changes, or Shortages for any their work. Material Handler assigned to a specific plant will work with material coordinators to run hot parts for material needed to fulfill production material shortages, including BOM changes, work fills for Op boxes staged at the plant or in process, and shortages. Performs other warehouse duties to support success of perpetual inventory, 5S and all safety policies by following established operating procedures. This is an outdoor position; there will be exposure to all elements.

Essential Functions

• Picks and scans all material to fulfill a day’s production or runs hot parts for material shortages on the production line.
• Delivers completed part box or hot parts to a staging area or to the plant.
• Reports inventory issues to your Leader
  • Participates in returning extra parts to proper location in warehouse.
• Properly identify and locate all parts according to established procedures.
• Meet Division metric requirements.
• Participates in morning meeting/Safety Huddle.
• Complete equipment maintenance checklist.

Competencies

1. Must be able to work as a part of a team to achieve the company’s overall goals.
2. Must demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills (English).
3. Must be able to read and process written communication including, but not limited to, work orders, delivery receipts, prints, and measurements.
4. Must be able to meet production goals and time deadlines.
5. Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
6. Must have the ability to operate a forklift.
7. Must be highly organized.
8. Must possess successful problem solving skills.
9. Must be able to exhibit tact and diplomacy and maintain professional relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, customers, etc.
10. Must be able to work under physically and mentally stressful situations.
11. Must be able to deal with climate extremes (temperature, precipitation, etc.).
12. Must be able to prioritize and easily adapt to changes through the day.
13. Responsible for the forklift housekeeping and daily forklift inspection.
14. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors.

Supervisory Responsibility

This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring.

Physical Demands
While performing duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active – while performing this job the employee is regularly standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, balancing, reaching, handling, and climbing all day. The employee may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations considered for individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee works around moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment, and conveyer roller lines. The employee will work in outside weather conditions in all seasons. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

In addition, the employee may be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, noise, heat, cold, and wet work while performing job duties.

This position requires Personal Protective Equipment such as work gloves, safety glasses, ear plugs, cut resistant sleeves, and seasonal gear which will be provided.

Additional items required but not included are steel toed shoes or boots with metatarsal guards.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time hourly position, and hours of work and days are based upon the need to support operations and production. Some Saturdays will be mandatory.

Travel

There is no travel required for this position.

Required Education and Experience

1. High school degree or GED (not necessary).
2. Basic computer knowledge.
3. LCI Forklift License Required (Offered once hired).

Preferred Education and Experience

1. 1-3 months related work experience and/or training.
2. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos preferred. Must be able to pass EVerify.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.