Material Handler

Company Overview:

If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone!

Role Summary:

Flowserve Cookeville seeks a dedicated Material Handler to support our valve production facility. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in accuracy, safety, and quality. This role is ideal for someone who is punctual, self‑motivated, and able to work independently while maintaining a strong work ethic. You will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks, packaging and unpackaging materials, stocking and pulling parts, and supporting all receiving and shipping functions. We are seeking someone who brings exceptional attention to detail, maintains clear and legible documentation, and contributes positively to our production flow—all while delivering exemplary service to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities:

• Load and unload trucks and handle packaging and unpackaging of materials to support daily receiving and shipping activities.
• Pull parts and materials for valve assembly and ensure they are delivered accurately and on time to support production needs.
• Stock materials in designated storage locations and pull additional parts as needed for work orders, shipments, and other operational requirements.
• Perform all receiving functions, including verifying bills of lading and packing lists, inspecting and recording incoming materials, identifying damaged goods, resolving discrepancies, and completing ERP receipts with accurate documentation.
• Prepare outbound shipments by verifying accuracy, properly packaging materials, and completing all required documentation.
• Transfer completed work orders to shipping and support all operations associated with receiving, pulling, and shipping product.
• Maintain organized work areas and follow all warehouse procedures, housekeeping standards, and safety requirements.
• Provide exemplary service to internal and external customers through timely, accurate, and proactive support.
• Take initiative to assist with daily work cell needs, contribute to continuous improvement, and help solve problems as they arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements:

• General warehouse experience, including forklift operation.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends and evenings.
• Safety‑oriented mindset.
• Strong work ethic, punctuality, and ability to work without supervision.
• Self‑starter who is dependable and takes ownership of tasks.
• Ability to understand logistics and material handling terminology.
• Legible handwriting and clear documentation skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Coachable and willing to learn.
• Flexible, with the ability to adapt to a variety of tasks and cross‑train in different functions.
• Helper attitude and effective teamwork skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods, walk frequently, kneel, twist, and bend.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally buddy‑lift or move more than 100 pounds.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Basic computer skills, including effective navigation of Microsoft Office.
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity or working knowledge of ERP systems.
• HS Diploma / GED and/or 2 years relevant experience.
  
  

Benefits:

Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits!

Flowserve is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Join a company whose people are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone. With 16,000 employees in 50 countries, we combine our global reach with local presence. Our team challenges themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. We support 10,000 customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally. We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve.

Req ID : R-19137

Job Family Group : Logistics

Job Family : LO Material Handling

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