Raw Material Handler / Packer

TE-CO Manufacturing LLC; Pigeye (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-oriented culture

Climate-controlled facility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

Bonus program

401(k) with company match

Wellness program

Growth opportunities through internal

Paid vacation (after 30 days)

Job summary

TE-CO Manufacturing is hiring a Raw Material Handler/Packer to join our warehouse team. This role keeps raw materials and finished products moving efficiently, requiring hands-on forklift operation and strict adherence to safety protocols.

You will receive, verify, and store incoming materials, label to color codes, pull items for work orders, and prepare shipments for a key TE-CO distributor. Hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience required and not an entry level role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling materials.
• Clear verbal and written communication abilities.
• Basic math skills for counting and measuring quantities.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and store incoming raw materials against purchase orders.
• Label materials with color codes per company standards.
• Pull materials for work orders and deliver to the machining area.
• Monitor inventory and flag low stock to the right people.
• Conduct monthly cycle counts of raw materials and bolt blanks.
• Pick and package orders for distributors and prepare shipping documentation.
• Operate tow motors and pallet jacks safely following safety protocols.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you a detail oriented, dependable warehouse pro with proven forklift skills? TE-CO Manufacturing is hiring a Raw Material Handler/Packer to join our team.

About Us

TE-CO has been providing innovative workholding solutions for manufacturers for over 100 years. As an independent, family owned company, we're proud of our family of brands, including TE-CO, Toolex, Raptor, Air Vise, and Piranha. We're growing, and this role is central to that growth, keeping raw materials and finished products moving accurately and efficiently through our facility.

What You'll Do

• Receive, verify, and store incoming raw materials against purchase orders
• Label materials with proper color codes per company standards
• Pull materials for work orders and deliver them to the correct machining area
• Monitor inventory and flag low stock to the right people
• Conduct monthly cycle counts of raw materials and bolt blanks
• Pick and package orders for a key distributor of TE-CO products, verifying accuracy and preparing shipping documentation
• Operate tow motors, electric walk behind lifts, and pallet jacks safely to load, unload, and move freight
• Follow all safety protocols and OSHA standards

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 to 3 years of warehouse, shipping, or receiving experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven, hands on forklift experience required.*
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast paced environment
• Basic math skills for counting, measuring, and verifying quantities

*Forklift Experience: This is not an entry level training position. Candidates must be able to safely and confidently operate tow motors, electric walk behind lifts, and pallet jacks starting on day one. This role requires the ability to maneuver in tight spaces while safely handling and placing 12 ft bars of raw material onto storage racks.

Why TE-CO

Join a stable, family owned manufacturer with over a century of history and a team that values excellence and continuous improvement. This is a hands on role where your accuracy and reliability directly support production and customer satisfaction.

Reports to: Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F

Benefits:

• Family-oriented company culture
• Climate-controlled facility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Bonus program
• 401(k) with company match
• Wellness program
• Growth opportunities through internal promotions
• Paid vacation (after 30 days)
• Eligible for medical benefits (after 30 days)