Material Movement & Safety Technician

AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY; Red Diamond (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder is seeking a hands-on Material Movement & Logistics professional to receive, stage, and deliver raw materials, and to move finished goods to storage or outbound shipping zones. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, while maintaining accurate material movement records and inventory usage.

Role requires at least a high school diploma and 2 years in an industrial setting; lifting up to 50 lbs, standing long periods, and PPE compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or similar physical work environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly (up to once every 2–3 minutes during high-volume tasks).
• Ability to stand for extended periods, operate material handling equipment, and navigate stairs and ladders as required.
• Basic computer literacy to complete digital logs, inventory entries, and required training modules.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn basic equipment teardown and reassembly.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including but not limited to site-specific protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stage, and deliver raw materials to appropriate process areas in accordance with production schedules.
• Transfer finished goods from production areas to designated storage or outbound shipping zones.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment (training provided if required).
• Maintain accurate records of material movements, lot tracking, and inventory usage.
• Ensure proper labeling, segregation, and handling of energetic and non-energetic materials.

Skills

Physical stamina

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer literacy

Willingness to learn

PPE compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Inventory tracking software basics

Job description

Austin Powder is seeking a hands-on Material Movement & Logistics professional to receive, stage, and deliver raw materials, and to move finished goods to storage or outbound shipping zones. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, while maintaining accurate material movement records and inventory usage.

Role requires at least a high school diploma and 2 years in an industrial setting; lifting up to 50 lbs, standing long periods, and PPE compliance are essential.