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Warehouse Material Handler

East End Welding
Kent, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2027

At East End Welding LLC, our Material Handlers play a vital role in ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time. This position directly supports our production team by maintaining efficient material flow throughout the facility, helping us deliver quality products on time while living our commitment to Better, Faster, Lower Cost.

If you enjoy staying active, working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and being part of a team that values safety, organization, and continuous improvement, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Material Handling & Production Support

  • Move raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods throughout the facility.
  • Load, unload, transport, and stage materials safely and efficiently.
  • Deliver production kits and materials to welders and fitters according to production schedules.
  • Ensure workstations remain stocked and production teams have what they need to stay productive.
  • Transfer completed parts to machining, paint, shipping, and other downstream operations.
  • Maintain accurate part identification, labeling, and organization.

Inventory & Accuracy

  • Perform cycle counts and maintain inventory accuracy.
  • Verify material kits and bill of materials (BOMs) for completeness.
  • Monitor stock levels of consumables, packaging materials, and supplies.

Shipping & Receiving Support

  • Assist with packaging, skidding, and shipment preparation.
  • Support receiving, material storage, and material issuance processes.
  • Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient shop environment.

Equipment Operation

  • Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, and related material handling equipment.
  • Complete daily equipment inspections and follow all safety procedures.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1-3 years of manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or material handling experience preferred.
  • Experience operating forklifts and other material handling equipment.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Physical Requirements

  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and moving throughout the shift.
  • Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Comfortable working in a manufacturing and welding shop environment.

What Success Looks Like

  • Production teams are never waiting on materials.
  • Inventory remains accurate and organized.
  • Work areas are clean, efficient, and stocked.
  • Strong collaboration across departments.
  • Safe work practices are consistently followed.

Why Work at East End Welding?

At East End Welding, we believe in:

  • Passion with Purpose – Taking pride in your work every day.
  • Driven to Improve – Looking for better ways to get the job done.
  • Adaptable & Eager to Learn – Growing your skills and supporting the team.
  • Win the Right Way – Putting safety and quality first.
  • Have Each Other's Backs – Working together to succeed.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday pay
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Stable, team-oriented work environment

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) 5% Match
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26

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