Materials Operator

Milwaukee-Tool; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Material Operator to support manufacturing by receiving, storing, stocking, and shipping materials and ensuring inventory accuracy. The role emphasizes safety and efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll safely operate forklifts and high-reach equipment, replenish production lines, and perform daily inventory transactions to sustain ERP system accuracy. Flexibility, teamwork, and reliable attendance are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Forklift certification is preferred and training is provided.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, move, stock, and ship materials while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Operate material handling equipment safely, including forklifts and order-pull tasks.
• Maintain 6S standards and perform cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Support uninterrupted production and assist with loading/unloading shipments.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, quality, and shipping teams.

Skills

Forklift Certification

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Material handling

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/WMS

Job description

Job Description:Your Role on Our TeamAt Milwaukee Tool, we are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to our users. The Material Operator plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient flow of materials throughout the facility. This position is responsible for receiving, storing, moving, stocking, and shipping materials while maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting uninterrupted production. The role focuses on safety, operational efficiency, and system accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilitiesConsistently demonstrates safety first mindset; follows all safety related processes and procedures, quickly escalates safety related concerns or issues to create a safe work environment for all employees.Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, high-reach trucks (up to 30 feet), and swing-reach trucks, while meeting productivity, quality, and safety standards.Load and unload trailers, containers, and transportation vehicles safely, efficiently, and in compliance with established procedures.Maintain work area per 6s facility standards without direction.Execute material handling activities based on operational requirements, which may include equipment operation, production line replenishment, container unloading, shipping support, or a combination of warehouse and production support functions.Receive inbound shipments, verify materials against receiving documentation, and accurately transfer inventory to designated storage locations in accordance with established procedures.Store, stack, and organize raw materials, components, and finished goods to maximize safety, space utilization, and operational efficiency.Ensure continuous production flow by timely replenishment of materials and components at assembly and manufacturing workstations.Transport finished goods from production areas to designated staging, warehouse, or shipping locations in a safe and efficient manner.Return excess, unused, or recovered materials to appropriate inventory locations and complete all required inventory transactions accurately.Pick, prepare, stage, load, and ship customer orders while verifying product accuracy, quantities, and shipping destinations.Maintain accurate inventory records through timely system transactions and proper documentation of material movements to support inventory integrity and ERP system accuracy.Perform daily equipment inspections, maintain required operating and safety logs, and adhere to all company safety, quality, and operational policies and procedures.Support warehouse and production team objectives through flexibility, teamwork, and effective communication across departments.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance safety, efficiency, accuracy, and overall operational performance.Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation activities as assigned.Must be able to work unsupervised and handle multiple tasks.Collaborate with production, warehouse, quality, and shipping teams to ensure materials are available and moved efficiently throughout the operation.Ability to work overtime with advanced or little notice.All other duties as assigned.The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:High School Diploma or GEDModerate proficiency to read and communicate in EnglishForklift Certification (Milwaukee will train)Attention to detailSpeed, Agility & Urgency - Demonstrates a proactive sense of urgency by accurately moving, staging, and replenishing materials to support production demands, quickly adapting to changing priorities while maintaining safety and quality standards.User Focused, Solution Driven - Maintain a strong attention to detail and accuracy to ensure products meet quality expectations for a positive end user experience.Extreme Ownership - Takes full responsibility for individual performance, equipment, inventory accuracy, and operational results by proactively identifying issues, driving solutions, and following through on commitments to support team and business objectives.One Team Mentality - Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality, supporting smooth operations and team successDisruptive Mindset - Bring positive energy that motivates others while working independently or alongside a teamCandid - Support a culture of transparency and accountability across the production floor through honest, direct feedbackRelentless Improvement - The initiative to identify opportunities for process improvement, raising the standard for yourself and your team.Working Conditions:The employee may be required to frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 35 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusProlonged standing and/or walking for up to 12 hours per shiftAbility to work in a non-climate-controlled environmentFrequent bending, crouching, twisting, reachingComfortable working at heights up to 30 feet using lifts, such as man-ups, to access inventoryEmployees are required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as intendedMilwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.