Terex Corporation
Global manufacturer of machinery for materials processing, aerial work platforms, cranes, and waste solutions.
Material Distribution Specialist - Birmingham, AL
Move and control materials, replenish supplies, operate PITs, and support production.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The specialist handles movement and control of materials and finished goods, replenishing flow‑line supplies and performing general material functions. Duties include delivering materials to workstations, operating forklifts, tuggers, and other PITs, supporting kanban implementation, conducting material counts, and troubleshooting basic issues. The employee works under general supervision, maintains a clean 5S work area, and may flex into other departments as needed. • Deliver materials to workstations to meet production demand. • Operate forklift, tugger, and other powered industrial trucks. • Support kanban system and expedite material as needed. • Perform material counts and verify inventory levels. • Interact with Oracle system for material tracking. • Maintain clean 5S work area and adhere to safety policies. • Troubleshoot basic material handling issues.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸material delivery
- ▸forklift ops
- ▸kanban support
- ▸inventory count
- ▸oracle tracking
- ▸5s maintenance
What You Bring
Candidates should have 0‑2 years of material‑handling experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to obtain forklift or tugger certification. Required skills include reading blueprints, measuring tape, basic computer use, lifting up to 40 lb (or 40‑100 lb with assistance), mechanical aptitude, and strong communication. Reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential. • Flexibly assist other areas or departments. • 0–2 years material handling experience. • High school diploma or equivalent. • Ability to obtain forklift/tugger certification. • Basic knowledge of blueprints, measurements, and computer use. • Ability to lift 40 lb (up to 100 lb with assistance/equipment). • Strong mechanical aptitude and communication skills. • Reliable attendance and safety awareness.
Requirements
- ▸material handling
- ▸high school
- ▸forklift cert
- ▸blueprints
- ▸mechanical aptitude
- ▸safety awareness
Benefits
The position offers an hourly wage of $22‑$25, dependent on education, experience, and certifications. Terex provides competitive benefits such as health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs. The company emphasizes safety, zero‑harm goals, and opportunities for career growth. • $22‑$25 hourly wage (based on experience/certifications). • Health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. • Life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance. • Paid time off, holidays, and extended leave options. • 401(k) matching and employee stock purchase plan. • Tuition reimbursement, legal assistance, and wellness programs.
Work Environment
Onsite