Material Handler

Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions - large and small - that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization's success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
  
• Work-life flexibility
  
• Recognition and rewards
  
• Development and career opportunities
  
• A safe and inclusive workplace
  

Why You Will Love this Job

The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring materials are supplied where needed to maintain uninterrupted production flow throughout the Hattiesburg operation. This role supports production, shipping, receiving, and material movement activities through the loading, unloading, verification, replenishment, and transportation of materials and components. Depending on assignment, the Material Handler may operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV) and other material handling equipment to support manufacturing operations.

Supply Chain & Logistics Department Responsibilities

• Read and understand written work instructions, procedures, and job responsibilities
  
• Load and unload material components in support of daily plant operations
  
• Understand and utilize Bills of Material (BOM) and key sheets
  
• Verify and confirm part numbers, quantities, and material accuracy for receipts, deliveries, and shipments
  
• Utilize hand-held scanners to track engine, generator, and material movements
  
• Understand line replenishment, shipping, and receiving processes
  
• Support production startup and shutdown activities as needed, including flexibility to start before production startup and remain after assembly operations conclude
  
• Perform daily inspections and checklists for equipment, scales, scanners, and other tools required to perform assigned duties
  
• Monitor inventory levels of components and subassemblies and replenish materials using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory practices
  
• Recognize variances from standard operating procedures and escalate concerns as appropriate
  
• Notify Leads, Supervisors, Material Handlers, or Quality of abnormal parts, defective units, equipment issues, or process concerns
  
• Frequent communication with Team Leads and Group Leads
  
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

General Responsibilities

Safety & 5S

• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all plant safety requirements
  
• Follow all safety, quality, and process instructions and procedures
  
• Practice Stop, Call, Wait Authority when safety, quality, or process concerns are identified
  
• Ensure applicable product and environmental compliance requirements are upheld
  
• Maintain 5S standards, housekeeping activities, tool and gauge protection, and proper material stockage
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
  
• Minimum 3 years of industrial manufacturing or logistics related experience