Material Handler

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General Job Description:

Job Title: Material Handler

Location: Canton, OH
Company: Technibus, Inc.

 

Position Summary:

Technibus, Inc. is seeking a safety-focused and dependable Material Handler to join our manufacturing team in Canton, Ohio. This position is responsible for the safe movement, staging, and handling of large electrical equipment and materials throughout the production facility. The ideal candidate will have experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and rigging heavy loads in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

 

While Technibus is willing to train the right candidate, applicants with prior material handling, rigging, and heavy equipment experience will be able to contribute more quickly and help support production efficiency and workplace safety.

 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Safely move, transport, and stage materials, components, and finished products throughout the facility.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move equipment weighing up to 60,000 pounds.
• Perform proper rigging techniques to safely lift and transport heavy loads.
• Execute tandem movements using both forklifts and overhead cranes when required.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing materials while ensuring proper handling procedures are followed.
• Verify materials against work orders and production schedules.
• Maintain accurate inventory movement and material locations.
• Inspect forklifts, cranes, lifting devices, and rigging equipment before use and report any defects.
• Follow all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Work closely with production, shipping, and receiving teams to support manufacturing operations.

Specific Qualifications:

Qualifications

Required :

• Previous experience operating forklifts in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Basic knowledge of rigging practices and safe material handling procedures.
• Experience moving oversized or heavy materials.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Preferred

• Experience operating overhead cranes.
• Experience performing tandem lifts using forklifts and cranes.
• Experience handling loads up to 60,000 pounds.
• Combi lift (Combi Lift) experience is highly preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or heavy industrial experience.
• Forklift and/or crane certifications (or ability to obtain certification).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently.
• Ability to safely work around large industrial equipment and heavy materials.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Company Overview:

Why IES Infrastructure?

IES Infrastructure offers competitive salaries. But, if you make your employment decision based on salary only, you’re overlooking other significant factors – work environment and employee benefits. We offer a friendly, team-work environment with opportunities for continuous development and career advancement. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that provides real protection for you and your family.

• Health & dental insurance
• Group life & accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Company Paid Disability insurance (short and long-term)
• Vacation and holidays
• 401k

 

Company Culture

Commitment to Excellence – Consistently exceeds expectations.
Honesty and Integrity – Strive to do what is right and do what we say we will do.
Safety – Create a safe working environment in all operating locations.
Respect -Honor the rights of all involved.
Communication – Communicate clearly and directly with all involved.
Employee Satisfaction – Create employee opportunities for growth and development.
Innovation and Creativity – Apply creative ingenuity to make us better, faster, and first.
Resiliency – No obstacle will stop us from accomplishing our goals.
Teamwork – Above all else, work together as one team and one group of professionals.

All positions require customer focus with a service-oriented attitude as well as attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt to changes in daily activities is essential. Ability to travel and work overtime/weekends, as needed, to meet customer and in-house demands. All applicants must pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening and must have a clean driving record.

 

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