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Materials Handling Associate - 1st Shift

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling
HY US Avon, IN, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Apr 2026

About the role

Job Title

Materials Handling Associate - 1st Shift

Job Category

Manufacturing

Job Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A MATERIALS HANDLING ASSOCIATE 

At HYMH, we’re committed to delivering the right part, to the right place, at the right time—and we need dedicated team members to make it happen. As a Materials Handling Associate, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our customers receive the quality and service they expect. 

Shift: First Shift 7AM - 3:30PM EST

What You’ll Do: 

  • Customer Care: Deliver results and provide an optimal customer experience. 

  • Maintain Quality & Safety: Identify non-conformities, keep the warehouse clean and organized, adhere to 5S principles, and follow all safety procedures. 

  • Support Team Objectives: Maintain flexibility to support shifting production needs, including helping in different areas of the warehouse when required to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment. 

  • Operate Equipment: Safely operate forklifts and other machinery; maintain a valid Forklift Operator’s license; change batteries and propane tanks as needed. 

  • Handle Inventory: Receive incoming products, manage inventory in control systems, and store items neatly in stock and surplus locations. 

  • Fulfill Orders: Identify, pick, verify, sort, package, label, and load outbound products; assemble kits and ensure accuracy in part numbers and quantities. 

  • Meet Performance Expectations: Achieve productivity requirements while maintaining accuracy and quality by demonstrating problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. 

  • Perform other related duties as assigned. 

What We’re Looking For: 

  • Strong teamwork, communication (written and verbal), and critical thinking skills. 

  • Safety-focused, detail-oriented, and results-driven with the ability to work independently. 

  • Familiarity with warehouse policies and standard operating procedures. 

  • Ability to manage high-volume inventory and meet deadlines without compromising quality. 

  • Comfortable using technology (RF devices, handheld and flatscreen computers, etc.). 

  • Experience with Sit Down, Stand Up, Reach, Order Selector, and other required equipment—or willingness to learn.

Physical Demands 

  • Lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive movements for extended periods. 

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Company

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling

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