Materials Flow Specialist — Inventory & Forklift Ops

Columbus McKinnon EMEA; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to weigh, tag and record inventory; support production by delivering containers and moving materials across both plants. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid forklift license, plus Kanban knowledge and data entry skills. Second shift: Mon–Thu, 4:00 p.m.–2:30 a.m.

with a $1.00/hr shift premium; overtime may start Friday at 2:00 p.m. Base pay is $20.00/hr.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid forklift license that must be maintained throughout employment.
• Knowledge of Kanban cards, pull systems, and computer data entry.
• Ability to operate weight-counting scales; training will be provided.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, manufacturing and ABC prints, work-order packets, and Non-Conforming Material Reports.
• Ability to review production schedules and accurately identify and label products during weighing and counting.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
• Ability to safely lift, lower, push, and pull up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Check scale accuracy every morning using dead weights.
• Weigh, tag, and record inventory transactions for production, warehouse, and outside-processing functions.
• Record inventory movements in CMBIS modules to maintain accurate records.
• Place stored items in the correct rack locations.
• Transfer empty material-handling containers to departmental staging areas.
• Maintain all required paperwork.
• Complete required Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) on equipment used in the role.
• Inspect the forklift daily.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift license

Kanban cards

Data entry

Weight-counting scales

Read/interpret instructions

Production schedules

Follow instructions

Lift up to 40 pounds

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Columbus McKinnon in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to weigh, tag and record inventory; support production by delivering containers and moving materials across both plants. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid forklift license, plus Kanban knowledge and data entry skills. Second shift: Mon–Thu, 4:00 p.m.–2:30 a.m.

with a $1.00/hr shift premium; overtime may start Friday at 2:00 p.m. Base pay is $20.00/hr.