What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at PTR Premier Truck Rental?
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Company Overview
At Premier Truck Rental (PTR), we provide customized commercial fleet rentals nationwide, helping businesses get the right trucks and equipment to get the job done. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, PTR is a family-owned company built on a foundation of integrity, innovation, and exceptional service. We serve a wide range of industries—including construction, utilities, and infrastructure—by delivering high-quality, ready-to-work trucks and trailers tailored to each customer’s needs. At PTR, we don’t just rent trucks—we partner with our customers to drive efficiency and success on every job site.
MATERIAL HANDLER
POSITION SUMMARY
The Material Handler plays a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and timely receipt of inbound parts and the delivery of parts from the PTR warehouse to external facilities. They are also responsible for ensuring that parts required by the operations team for their jobs are kitted in a timely manner, thereby ensuring the team's efficiency. The Material Handler is responsible for order picking material orders and is also responsible for the starting point of the 5s (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain) workplace organization system.
LOCATION
MUST HAVE
At Premier Truck Rental (PTR), we invest in our people by offering competitive benefits, wellness programs, and growth opportunities designed to support you both professionally and personally.
Wellness & Fitness
Take advantage of our on-site CrossFit-style gym, featuring a full-time personal trainer dedicated to helping you reach your fitness goals. Whether you're interested in group classes, virtual personal training, personalized workout plans, or nutrition coaching, we’ve got you covered.
Exclusive Employee Perks
Enjoy a variety of additional benefits designed to make life a little easier and more enjoyable:
At PTR, we believe in rewarding success. Certain roles offer commission structures, bonuses, or profit-sharing opportunities based on performance. Incentive eligibility varies by position, so be sure to ask your recruiter about the compensation opportunities available for your role.
Comprehensive Benefits — Starting Day One
✔ Premium healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, mental health & virtual healthcare)
✔ 401(k) matching and long-term financial planning support
✔ Paid time off so you can recharge
✔ Life, accidental death, and disability coverage
✔ Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Training, Growth & Recognition
We partner with the Predictive Index behavioral assessment tool, which helps identify natural behavioral drives such as dominance, extraversion, patience, and formality. This tool supports hiring decisions, team development, and employee engagement throughout the entire employee lifecycle.
Culture & Connection — More Than Just a Job
At PTR, we don’t just build relationships with our customers—we build them with each other. Our tech-forward, highly collaborative culture is rooted in our core values.
Connect and engage through:
✔ PTR Field Days & Team Events
✔ The Extra Mile Recognition Program
✔ PTR Text Alerts & Open Communication
Employment Classification
Premier Truck Rental hires full-time, part-time, contractor, and intern positions depending on business needs.
Benefits eligibility varies by employment classification. Contractors, interns, and part-time employees are not eligible for the full-time employee benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Premier Truck Rental is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
Company Overview
At Premier Truck Rental (PTR), we provide customized commercial fleet rentals nationwide, helping businesses get the right trucks and equipment to get the job done. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, PTR is a family-owned company built on a foundation of integrity, innovation, and exceptional service. We serve a wide range of industries—including construction, utilities, and infrastructure—by delivering high-quality, ready-to-work trucks and trailers tailored to each customer’s needs. At PTR, we don’t just rent trucks—we partner with our customers to drive efficiency and success on every job site.
MATERIAL HANDLER
POSITION SUMMARY
The Material Handler plays a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and timely receipt of inbound parts and the delivery of parts from the PTR warehouse to external facilities. They are also responsible for ensuring that parts required by the operations team for their jobs are kitted in a timely manner, thereby ensuring the team's efficiency. The Material Handler is responsible for order picking material orders and is also responsible for the starting point of the 5s (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain) workplace organization system.
LOCATION
- Onsite in Fort Wayne Office
- Hours Monday - Friday 1st Shift!!
- Competitive Hourly Pay plus benefits and profit sharing!!
- Safely and efficiently unload incoming shipments of parts, verify the contents against the packing list, sign, and date the list, and store the parts in their designated locations.
- Kit parts for all operations in a timely and accurate manner to ensure the parts are readily available for production.
- Prepare shipping documents and package parts for transfer to external facilities, ensuring timely pickup by the carrier.
- Manage the return process for parts in Microsoft Dynamics 365, ensuring that we receive the appropriate refund from the vendor.
- Participate in the annual physical inventory of parts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Follow the change management process for master data of parts within the warehouse, including labeling bin locations and parts, barcoding, and the total MRP process.
- Maintain forklift certification and operate the forklift in a safe and responsible manner.
- Follow the 5s process to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse and workspace.
- Always promote good safety practices and identify potential hazards in the workspace.
- Support the shop by ensuring work orders are created, parts picked/staged in a timely manner and work orders are verified for accuracy and completion.
- Maintain critical attention to detail on picking, shipping, and receiving documentation, as well as cycle counting.
- Assist in inventory control, completing daily cycle counts, and recording data.
- Actively participate in the continuous improvement processes by communicating ideas and looking for efficiency improvements.
- 5S (Sort, Shine, Straighten, Standardize, Sustain): Implement and uphold 5S principles within the workspace to improve efficiency and organization.
MUST HAVE
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in inventory management or related field.
- Valid Driver's License.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Forklift certification or experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other inventory management software (Dynamics 365).
- SAP or similar ERP experience
At Premier Truck Rental (PTR), we invest in our people by offering competitive benefits, wellness programs, and growth opportunities designed to support you both professionally and personally.
Wellness & Fitness
Take advantage of our on-site CrossFit-style gym, featuring a full-time personal trainer dedicated to helping you reach your fitness goals. Whether you're interested in group classes, virtual personal training, personalized workout plans, or nutrition coaching, we’ve got you covered.
Exclusive Employee Perks
Enjoy a variety of additional benefits designed to make life a little easier and more enjoyable:
- PTR Swag & Uniform/Boot Allowance
- On-site Micro-Markets stocked with snacks and essentials
- Discounts on phone plans, supplier vehicles, mobile detailing, tools, and equipment
- Additional partner and vendor discounts
At PTR, we believe in rewarding success. Certain roles offer commission structures, bonuses, or profit-sharing opportunities based on performance. Incentive eligibility varies by position, so be sure to ask your recruiter about the compensation opportunities available for your role.
Comprehensive Benefits — Starting Day One
✔ Premium healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, mental health & virtual healthcare)
✔ 401(k) matching and long-term financial planning support
✔ Paid time off so you can recharge
✔ Life, accidental death, and disability coverage
✔ Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Training, Growth & Recognition
We partner with the Predictive Index behavioral assessment tool, which helps identify natural behavioral drives such as dominance, extraversion, patience, and formality. This tool supports hiring decisions, team development, and employee engagement throughout the entire employee lifecycle.
Culture & Connection — More Than Just a Job
At PTR, we don’t just build relationships with our customers—we build them with each other. Our tech-forward, highly collaborative culture is rooted in our core values.
Connect and engage through:
✔ PTR Field Days & Team Events
✔ The Extra Mile Recognition Program
✔ PTR Text Alerts & Open Communication
Employment Classification
Premier Truck Rental hires full-time, part-time, contractor, and intern positions depending on business needs.
Benefits eligibility varies by employment classification. Contractors, interns, and part-time employees are not eligible for the full-time employee benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Premier Truck Rental is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law