Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Material Handler – Full-Time
Location: Evansville, IN 47711
Pay: $17.00 – $17.62 per hour
Shifts Available: 8-10 hour shifts | Must be able to work any shift and overtime as needed
Experience: Warehouse experience preferred – Willing to train the right individual

Job Summary:
ILPEA Industries is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Material Handler to join our production team. The Material Handler is responsible for efficiently transporting materials throughout the facility, ensuring production lines remain stocked and running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transport raw materials, compound, trays, racks, and finished goods between work areas
• Tear down, set up, and clean trays, racks, and boxes used in production
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to load/unload materials
• Remove scrap materials, weigh and label for disposal or reprocessing
• Identify and move finished goods to the proper staging area
• Ensure all finished products are properly tagged and ready for shipment
• Assist with boxing, assembling, and service pack orders
• Maintain raw material levels to support continuous production
• Stock workstations with necessary tools and materials
• Wear a two-way radio during your shift for timely communication
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Forklift experience required
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Able to read a tape measure
• Must be physically capable of standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, and handling materials throughout the shift
• Good vision, including color recognition

Education:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Apply today if you are reliable, hardworking, and ready to grow with a company that values safety, teamwork, and quality.

Work Location: One location
Relocation/Commute: Must reliably commute or plan to relocate to Evansville, IN 47711 before starting work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $17.62 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Evansville, IN 47711 (Required)

Work Location: In person