Materials Handling Specialist – 1st Shift

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. in Avon, IN is seeking a Materials Handling Associate for the first shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST). You will contribute to timely order fulfillment, maintain quality and safety standards, and support flexible warehouse operations.

Responsibilities include receiving and organizing inventory, operating forklifts, loading outbound shipments, and ensuring accuracy in part numbers and quantities while collaborating with team members to meet daily production goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong teamwork, communication (written and verbal), and critical thinking skills.
• Safety-focused, detail-oriented, and results-driven with the ability to work independently.
• Experience with Sit Down, Stand Up, Reach, Order Selector equipment—or willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with warehouse policies and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to manage high-volume inventory and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Comfortable using technology (RF devices, handheld and flatscreen computers, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Deliver results and provide an optimal customer experience.
• Maintain quality and safety by following 5S principles and safety procedures.
• Support flexible warehouse operations and shift between areas as needed.
• Safely operate forklifts and other equipment; maintain a Forklift Operator license; manage batteries and propane tanks.
• Receive incoming products, manage inventory in systems, and store items in stock locations.
• Identify, pick, verify, package, label, and load outbound products with accuracy.
• Meet productivity targets while maintaining quality and collaboration.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Inventory management

RF devices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Operator license

RF scanner

Handheld computers

Job description

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. in Avon, IN is seeking a Materials Handling Associate for the first shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST). You will contribute to timely order fulfillment, maintain quality and safety standards, and support flexible warehouse operations.

Responsibilities include receiving and organizing inventory, operating forklifts, loading outbound shipments, and ensuring accuracy in part numbers and quantities while collaborating with team members to meet daily production goals.