Material Handler

Overview

About ERMCO  

ERMCO (Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc.) is a leading U.S. manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions serving electric utilities, OEMs, and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tennessee, ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities every day.  

With commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO a trusted partner in delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future. 

About the position:

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

As a Material Handler, you will work closely with the Area Lead to prepare and stage materials for upcoming work orders to support production requirements and ensure on-time customer delivery. You will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks, receiving, sorting, labeling, and stocking incoming materials, and transporting raw materials and finished products throughout the facility using a sit-down forklift. This role requires maintaining accurate daily movement logs of materials transferred between inventory and production areas, performing inventory cycle counts to ensure tracking accuracy, and supporting warehouse organization and material storage processes. You will safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Success in this role requires effective communication with team members and supervisors, adherence to company safety policies and core values, and a willingness to assist production and other departments as needed to support overall operational goals.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Previous warehouse or material handling experience.
• Sit-down forklift operating experience.
• Experience with inventory control, cycle counts, and warehouse organization.
• Manufacturing or production environment experience.

Physical Demands

• Regularly bend, twist, stoop, push, and pull materials and equipment.
• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform repetitive physical tasks in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Must be able to safely operate material-handling equipment, including forklifts.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and warehouse setting.
• Exposure to moving machinery, forklift traffic, and industrial equipment.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required based on assigned tasks and work areas.

All team members are expected to actively contribute to a safe, healthy, and respectful workplace while supporting company values and operational excellence.

Join ERMCO and TRANSFORM your career.

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