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Manufacturing Material Handler

Flex-N-Gate
Russellville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/4/2026
Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

Operate lift trucks to move materials throughout the department and plant, ensures timely delivery of raw materials to production, weighs and labels regrind materials, and returns them to storage. Provides machine coverage, completes forklift training, and supports production needs by covering material handlers and assisting with sorting and repacking parts as requited.

Core Competencies

  • Team Work
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving

Job Duties

    • Perform grinding duties as needed
    • Required to operate a lift truck (PIV) in a safe and proper manner
    • Able to lift 45 pounds occasionally during assigned shift
    • Capable of bending, stooping, twisting, squat, reach and grasp required
    • Available to work off shifts and overtime as needed
    • Must be able to climb ladder and stairs, and climb on and off lift truck
    • Able to obtain and retain PIV certification and must pass written and operating tests
Requirements

  • Ability to operate a lift truck safely;
  • Ability to follow work instructions, safety procedures, and production schedules
  • Attention to detail for sorting, inspecting, and repacking parts
  • Flexibility to cover machines and material handler duties on an as-needed basis effectively with production and warehouse teams
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe and organized work environment

This job description is not inclusive. The duties, experience, functions, and any other descriptions herein may be changed at any time and other duties may be assigned as necessary. The company reserves the right to add, delete, or otherwise alter these responsibilities when and as necessary.

What We Offer

  • Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
  • Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

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