Material Handler 1 (3rd Shift)

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Material Handler 1 (3rd Shift)

Location : MCCOOK, NE, United States
Job Family : Manufacturing
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Oct 15, 2025
Job ID : 60372


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SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This position is responsible for helping with set up the production and mixing schedule, assisting with workflow processes, and participating on project teams relating to work group.

This position assists Value Stream Team Leaders with activities and fills in on the production floor when needed.





ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
+ Operate material handling equipment such as standup and sit-down forklifts, walkie-riders and material tuggers.
+ Keep accurate records of all materials and weigh when required
+ Maintain appropriate inventory documentation through computer transactions.
+ Stretch wrap material, if required.
+ Dump scrap tubs as required.
+ Change batteries of equipment as required.
+ Must use some physical effort to perform job duties.
+ Must maintain operator certification for material handling equipment.
+ Able to foster professionalism with all associates along with internal and external customers

+ Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment.

Notify leadership of unsafe conditions or practices unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk.

Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately.


DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/ NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

+ Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.
+ Participate on project teams, star point teams and kaizen events when needed.
+ Attend and participate in all training opportunities required to develop in the role



MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

High School diploma or GED preferred


Experience:

Previous experience in manufacturing preferred


Preferred Skills/ Qualifications:
+ Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
+ Sound decision making skills
+ Good math, reading and writing skills
+ Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention



Skills/ Competencies:

1.

Basic computer skills

2.

Vision: Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks

3.

Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail

4.

Must be able to operate material handling equipment and hoist, if needed


Physical Requirements:

1.

Ability to operate material handling equipment

2.

Ability to work in hot temperatures

None at All

(0%)

Occasional

(1-33%)

Frequent

(34-66%)

Continuous

(67-100%)


Lift/Carry
X



Up to 10 lbs
X



11-20 lbs


X

21-50 lbs


X

Bending
X



Twist/Turn


X

Reach Below Knee
X



Push/Pull
X



Squat/Kneel
X



Stand/Walk

X


Sit
X



Lifting Above Shoulders


X




Other Skills:

Ability to work well in a team environment


Assessment:

Employee must successfully complete Pre-employment screening




ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/ SCOPE:
+ Report directly to Value Stream Team Leader
+ Work closely with other departments to resolve issues with the processes & equipment



WORKING CONDITIONS:



The employee may be subject to:
+ High noise levels from operating machines and equipment
+ Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels
+ Exposure to nuisance fumes
+ Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, high visibility clothing)
+ Standing is required for extended periods of time.

Walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting is performed on a regular basis
+ Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions
+ Requires flexible hours and short notice for overtime

The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.




DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Management retains discretion in determining appropriate job responsibilities based upon employee qualifications and business need.




Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems.

For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.


Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)


Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace.

Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

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