Material Handler (1st Shift | Direct Hire & Temp to hire)

Handle with care, deliver with impact—fueling manufacturing success!

MEPPI’s High Voltage Switchgear Division (HVSD) is seeking a skilled Material Handler to play a vital role in supporting our manufacturing operations. From moving materials to keeping inventory organized, you’ll be an essential part of ensuring our operations run smoothly.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure Safe Deliveries: Load, unload, and safely transport materials between MEPPI facilities, maintaining the highest standards to prevent damage.
• Operate Equipment: Use forklifts, cranes, and other machinery to handle materials efficiently and safely.
• Manage Inventory: Stock and maintain the Keystone Drive WIP area, return materials, and keep inventory items dispersed and organized.
• Support Production: Crate, uncrate, and wash parts using hand and power tools. Tag and move materials to their proper locations for manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate Logistics: Deliver and pick up interoffice mail and maintain stock areas for bins, pallets, A-frames, and stackable racks.
• Collaborate and Improve: Assist the HVSD Supervisor, suggest process improvements, and contribute to the team’s success.
• Follow Policies: Actively support MEPPI’s Quality, Safety, and Environmental policies to create a safe and efficient workplace.

What You Bring:

• Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED with at least two years of relevant experience—or equivalent education and experience.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency with hand and power tools.
  • Basic computer/data entry knowledge.
  • Ability to operate powered equipment like forklifts and cranes (with applicable safety/operations training).
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to stand, crawl, squat, kneel, bend, and lift up to 35 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor environments for extended periods.
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to pass a Commercial Driver Fitness Determination medical exam for operating company vehicles.

What’s in It for You?

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We’ve got you covered! MEPPI pays 90% of the cost for medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring you and your family can focus on staying healthy without the stress of high costs.
• Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our 401(k) plan, where MEPPI matches up to 4% of your contributions. Your financial wellness is just as important to us as it is to you.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Work-life balance is key. Begin earning vacation after just 90 days, plus 12 paid holidays per year.
• Career Development: We’re invested in your growth. Take advantage of our training programs and educational assistance to elevate your skills and advance your career.
• Exclusive Employee Discounts: Being part of the MEPPI family comes with perks! Enjoy profit sharing and special discounts on our products and services, designed to make your life better.
• 24-Hour Fitness Center: Stay fit with access to our on-site fitness center, available to you 24/7.

Why MEPPI?

At MEPPI, you’re not just another team member—you’re part of a mission to innovate and make an impact. As a U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, we’re a leader in providing cutting-edge solutions for power systems and rail transportation. Join our collaborative environment where your ideas matter, and your skills help shape the future.

About Us: Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. is a leader in the North American power systems, rail transportation, and large visual display markets. Join us, and be part of a global team that’s driving the future of transportation and energy solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer: MEPPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure that every candidate is considered fairly.

Notice to Agencies and Search Firms: MEPPI is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted without a signed search agreement will become the property of MEPPI, and no fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited referral.