Material Handler
Description
Chief Buildings is seeking a 1st shift Material Handler to join the Chief team. In this role, you will support production and distribution by staging materials and parts to ensure the timely completion of final products. You’ll utilize a computer-based scheduling system (IFS), forklifts, overhead cranes, and manual lifting to move and organize materials efficiently. To be successful in this role, you should have strong communication skills, be highly organized, and demonstrate effective time management in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Adhere to all quality, safety, and inspection standards while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
- Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other lifting equipment to stage, load, and unload materials for various production processes.
- Maximize efficiency by completing assigned tasks within designated timeframes and assisting with routine equipment maintenance.
- Accurately complete all required paperwork and computer-based data entry using the IFS scheduling system.
- Interpret fabrication drawings to calculate weights and lifting requirements as needed.
Education:
- High School diploma, or GED, preferred.
Qualifications and Skill Requirements:
- 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
- Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to interpret fabrication drawings.
- Proficient in basic math, computer use, and written communication.
- Good communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Forklift and overhead crane experience is a plus.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for creating a collaborative, safe and hazard-free environment that is driven by employee involvement. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to leading departmental continuous improvement projects, supporting and executing all safety and health policies and programs, employee training and incident investigations
Shift:
- 1st Shift – 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
The Company:
Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.
A brand of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of construction solutions for customers located throughout the United State since 1966. Specific applications include manufacturing, commercial, community and agricultural buildings. Each structure is designed to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska, Rensselaer, Indiana and Lancaster, South Carolina..
Our Benefits:
This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including
- Paid vacation/time off
- 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Financial wellness coaching
- Employee assistance program
- Paid holidays (8)
- Employee discounts
- Education assistance
- And much more.
**Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the basis of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees and applicants with a work atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on professional demand, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to color, race, family status, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the settings in which work is being completed. Chief Industries Inc. will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Chief Industries Inc. encourages all to apply for any available jobs. If you need additional assistance with the application process, please call 308-389-7200.**