Materials Handling Associate - 1st Shift
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling
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Hyster-Yale Materials Handling is hiring a Materials Handling Associate - 1st Shift. Materials Handling Associate at HYMH in Avon, IN, responsible for delivering the right part to the right place, maintaining quality and safety, supporting team objectives, operating equipment, handling inventory, fulfilling orders, and meeting performance expectations on the first shift.
Key focus areas include Deliver results and provide an optimal customer experience, Identify non-conformities, keep the warehouse clean and organized, adhere to 5S principles, and follow all safety procedures, and Maintain flexibility to support shifting production needs and assist in different warehouse areas as required.
Successful candidates bring Forklift Operator’s License. Important skills include Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving, Safety Focus, Detail Orientation, and Independent Work.
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Job Title
Materials Handling Associate - 1st Shift
Job Category
Manufacturing
Job Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A MATERIALS HANDLING ASSOCIATE
At HYMH, we’re committed to delivering the right part, to the right place, at the right time —and we need dedicated team members to make it happen. As a Material s Handling Associate , you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our customers receive the quality and service they expect.
Shift: First Shift – 7AM - 3:30PM EST
What You’ll Do :
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Customer Care: Deliver results and providean optimalcustomer experience.
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Maintain Quality & Safety: Identifynon-conformities, keep the warehouse clean and organized,adhere to 5S principles,and follow all safety procedures.
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Support Team Objectives: Maintainflexibility to support shifting production needs, including helping in different areas of the warehouse whenrequiredto ensuretimelyandaccurateorder fulfillment.
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Operate Equipment: Safelyoperateforklifts and other machinery;maintaina valid Forklift Operator’s license; change batteries and propane tanks as needed.
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Handle Inventory: Receive incoming products, manage inventory in control systems, and store items neatly in stock and surplus locations.
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Fulfill Orders: Identify, pick, verify, sort, package, label, and loadoutbound products; assemble kits and ensure accuracy in part numbers and quantities.
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Meet Performance Expectations : Achieveproductivity requirementswhilemaintainingaccuracy and qualitybydemonstratingproblem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For :
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Strong teamwork, communication(written and verbal),and critical thinking skills.
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Safety-focused, detail-oriented, and results-driven with the ability to work independently.
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Familiarity with warehouse policies and standard operating procedures.
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Ability to manage high-volume inventory and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
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Comfortable using technology (RF devices, handheld and flatscreen computers, etc.).
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Experience with Sit Down, Stand Up, Reach, Order Selector, and other required equipment—or willingness to learn.
Physical Demands
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Lift up to 50lbsand perform repetitive movements for extended periods.
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Reliable vision (with corrective lenses if needed).
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Comfortable working at heights up to 30 feet and rotating through multiple work areas.
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalentpreferred.
Why HYMH?
We live by our HYCare philosophy —putting people first, prioritizing safety, and striving for excellence in everything we do. Join us and be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
Job Type
Permanent
Time Type
Full time
Work Hours
40
Travel Required
No
Primary Location
HY US Avon, IN
Address
10144 Veterans Dr
Zip Code
46123
Field-Based
No
Relocation Assistance Available
No
We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
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