Material Handler

Material Handler – Day Shift

Pay:$18.00 per hour
Location:Sapulpa, OK
Shift:Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Overtime:Some Saturdays Required
Job Type:Temp-to-Hire
Job Order #:139316

Position Overview

Stand-By Personnel is seeking a dependable Material Handler to join a busy fabrication and manufacturing operation in Sapulpa. This position is responsible for loading, unloading, locating, packing, and moving raw materials and finished products throughout the facility while maintaining established safety, quality, and productivity standards.

This is a safety-sensitive position involving regular work around overhead cranes, forklifts, trucks, power equipment, automated machinery, and other industrial processes. The ideal candidate has previous material-handling or fabrication shop experience, is comfortable operating industrial equipment, and works effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Required Experience & Skills

• Previous material-handling, warehouse, manufacturing, or fabrication shop experience preferred
• Basic fabrication shop experience
• Ability to successfully complete forklift training
• Ability to read and write basic shop communications
• Ability to accurately read and use a shop tape measure
• Ability to follow material-moving orders and work instructions
• Strong attention to safety and material-handling procedures
• Ability to maintain established productivity and quality standards
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team
• Willingness to work Saturdays when required

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials and merchandise from trucks
• Pack and prepare materials appropriately before loading or movement
• Locate raw materials, finished products, and packed components throughout the facility
• Follow material-moving orders and production instructions accurately
• Move and stage materials according to production requirements
• Operate forklifts to transport materials throughout the facility
• Operate industrial trucks and electric hoists as trained and authorized
• Assist with overhead crane material-handling activities
• Verify materials are properly positioned and secured before movement
• Support efficient material flow between production and fabrication areas
• Maintain established productivity requirements
• Ensure workmanship and material handling meet company quality standards
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe material storage and work areas
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Maintain workplace organization according to 5S requirements
• Perform additional material-handling and production duties as assigned

Equipment & Material Handling

Candidates may work with or around:

• Forklifts
• Overhead cranes
• Electric hoists
• Industrial trucks
• Power equipment
• Automated equipment
• Raw fabrication materials
• Packed and finished products
• Trucks and loading areas

Forklift Requirements

• Candidates must be able to successfully complete the company's forklift training class
• Previous forklift experience is strongly preferred
• Operators must follow all equipment and material-handling safety requirements
• Safe equipment operation and awareness around pedestrians and production personnel are essential

Safety-Sensitive Position

This position regularly works with and around:

• Overhead cranes
• Forklifts
• Trucks
• Power equipment
• Automated machinery
• Heavy materials
• Active fabrication and manufacturing processes

Candidates must consistently follow all company safety procedures and properly use required PPE.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Material Handler experience
• Forklift operating experience
• Overhead crane or hoist experience
• Manufacturing or industrial warehouse experience
• Fabrication shop experience
• Shipping, receiving, loading, or unloading experience
• Material staging experience
• Basic blueprint or shop drawing familiarity
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to safely handle fabrication materials and finished products
• Ability to safely enter and exit forklifts and other equipment throughout the workday
• Comfortable working around cranes, trucks, forklifts, and industrial machinery
• Ability to perform physically demanding material-handling work throughout an extended shift
• Ability to safely perform assigned duties while wearing required PPE

Work Environment

• Industrial fabrication and manufacturing environment
• Regular work around forklifts, overhead cranes, trucks, hoists, automated equipment, and heavy materials
• Hands-on position supporting material movement and production operations
• Safety-sensitive environment requiring constant awareness around industrial equipment
• Monday–Friday schedule with some Saturday work based on production requirements
• Strong emphasis on safety, productivity, quality, teamwork, and 5S workplace organization

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

• Starting pay of $18.00/hour
• Consistent day-shift schedule
• Long-term temp-to-hire opportunity
• Weekly pay
• Additional Saturday hours may be available
• Hands-on industrial material-handling experience
• Opportunity to operate forklifts, hoists, and other material-handling equipment
• Develop experience with fabrication shop operations and material flow
• Excellent opportunity to build skills in manufacturing, logistics, warehouse operations, and industrial equipment operation

Ready to Apply?

Apply today for immediate consideration or call/text 918-582-0522 for more information.

You can also apply in person at:

Stand-By Personnel – Tulsa Skilled Division
1531 E. 2nd St.
Tulsa, OK 74120
Monday–Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM