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Material Handler (1st Shift)

Crown Equipment Corporation
New Castle, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 May 2026

About the role

Company Description:

 

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

 

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Job Duties

  • Use a lift truck to move material and completed parts to their proper location according to a production traveler.
  • Conduct daily pre-operational safety check on lift truck.
  • Comply with safety regulations.
  • Place and remove loads from the parts train, floor, and rack locations.
  • Adjust loads by hand as required for safe handling.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Read, write, basic math (including fractions and decimals), remember, reason, analyze, organizational skills, and basic computer skills.
  • Per 8-12 hr. shift (stand up to 4 hrs., walk up to 5 hrs., sit up to 3 hrs.), frequently (balance, push/pull, bend, kneel, squat) and occasionally (reach above shoulder level). Frequent lifting and carrying (frequently from 0 to 49 lbs., occasionally from 50 to 100 lbs. with the help of another person or lifting device). Frequent climbing to step into lift truck. Must be able to see, hear, have good binocular vision, distinguish colors, use feet to operate foot pedals, do simple and firm grasping with both hands. Must be able to work in a moderately noisy environment that includes exposure to vibration from lift trucks, inside/outside temperature changes, occasional weld flash, dust, battery acid, paint, and oil. Must be able to safely operate lift trucks and safely work in areas of lift truck traffic.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience operating a lift truck preferred. 

 

Earn an additional $1.50/hour for working 2nd or 3rd shift (4/10 work schedule), or an additional $5.00/hour for working weekend shift (3/12 work schedule).

 

Work Authorization:

 

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.


No agency calls please.

 

Compensation and Benefits:

 

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities

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