Material Handler at Lincoln Electric

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

Location: Michigan City-South
Req ID: 28801

Company Overview

Vanair®, a Lincoln Electric company, has been an industry leader in Mobile Power Solutions® since 1972. As a subsidiary of Lincoln Electric, a global leader in advanced welding, cutting, and automation solutions, Vanair operates within a culture of safety, continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability. Our employees are key contributors to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Position Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the accurate receipt, storage, movement, and delivery of materials to support manufacturing operations. This role is critical to maintaining inventory integrity, ensuring production flow, and upholding company safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are representative of the fundamental job duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Receive, verify, and document incoming materials and shipments.
• Perform accurate material transactions in the company ERP system (Epicor).
• Store, consolidate, and manage materials using FIFO inventory practices.
• Deliver materials to production and other work areas in a timely manner.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment after training.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report safety concerns.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse environment.
• Support shipping and receiving operations as required.
• Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and respond to changing production needs.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to learn internal systems.
• Forklift and/or Bendi experience preferred or willing and able to be trained within 60 days.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and on a team.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds; frequently handle lighter items.
• Stand and walk for extended periods during the work shift.
• Perform repetitive movements including bending, reaching, and use of hands and arms.
• Safely operate material handling equipment following training.
• Work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and temperature variations.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Work Environment

This role is performed primarily in a warehouse and manufacturing environment. Employees are expected to follow all safety guidelines and contribute to a culture of safe, efficient operations.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.