Job Description

Description

Power the process behind life-saving equipment. Join a tight-knit team, and grow with us.

About Bender

For over 80 years, Bender has been a market leader in providing electrical safety equipment to industries worldwide. Our wide portfolio of cutting-edge products ensures that people, equipment, and facilities worldwide are protected with the latest in electrical safety technology. Our worldwide network of over 70 offices, representatives, and partners offers comprehensive product, application, and technical support. 

Bender's core competence is electrical safety. With expertise in virtually every industry, Bender provides both the products and knowledge to meet the demands for customer-specific solutions. Always on the cutting edge, our portfolio of electrical safety solutions focuses on a wide range of industries, from mainstay industries such as hospitals, mining, and manufacturing to newly developed industries such as solar, wind, and electric vehicles. Our ongoing research and development in virtually all industries ensures that no matter the application, you can count on Bender to be your partner in electrical safety. 

Benefits

At Bender Inc. we believe in providing a generous benefits package to our employees to help cover the always rising medical costs and keep their out of pocket spend very low. Bender Inc. covers 100% of insurance premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision for eligible employees and their qualifying dependents. The benefits we offer to our employees include:

• Medical Coverage: Choose between a fully covered HDHP with H.S.A or a Buy-Up Plan, both paired with an HRA.
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance (with optional upgrades)
• 401(k) Plan with 3% Safe Harbor Contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO, Vacation and 12 paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity/Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules

Main Duties and Responsibilities-

The Material Handler serves as the lead packaging team member within the facility, responsible for preparing and packaging finished products from Production and ensuring all materials are accurately staged and ready for shipment. This role is a critical liaison between Production, Logistics, and Inventory teams, ensuring the efficient flow of materials and seamless communication across departments. The Material Handler will also support Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory functions, and serve as a backup for various coordinator roles when needed. 

Packaging and Shipping:

• Prepare and package finished products (e.g., trims, panels) for shipment, including staging pallets for pickup. 
• Conduct pallet audits to verify product accuracy and readiness for delivery. 
• Label and mark products for parcel or freight shipment.  
• Communicate with the Shipping Coordinator to notify when finished orders are ready for booking and shipment.  
• Assist the Shipping Coordinator in picking and packaging products for outbound shipments.  

Receiving Support:

• Prepare transformer pallets for testing.  
• Break down and organize inbound Germany collectives.  
• Inspect and process incoming backboxes through quality checks.  

Production and Inventory Assistance:

• Distribute pulled job materials to designated work cells.  
• Maintain stock levels in the raw materials room.  
• Assist with part pulling as needed.
• Conduct regular plant walks to identify material shortages and replenish Kanban systems. 
• Collaborate with Inventory on routine cycle counts. 
• Participate in facility layout changes to support new and expanded product lines. 

Backup Coordination:

• Perform the duties of the Shipping, Receiving, and Production Coordinators in their absence.  

Safety Responsibilities:

• Follow all Bender Inc.’s Safety Policies and Procedures and, where applicable, the safety requirements of our customers.   
• Immediately report any safety violations or concerns. 
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, including OSHA regulations, accident investigation, and loss prevention.    
• Reinforce safety procedures among team members and actively participate in improving overall plant safety.   
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.  
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all safety-related action items.  

Other Duties

• As assigned.  

Requirements

Educational and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or material handling role preferred 
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or ERP software is a plus 
• Forklift certification or willingness to become certified preferred 
• Strong organizational and communication skills 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments 
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with inventory systems, email, and spreadsheets

Other Requirements

• Ability and willingness to work as a collaborative team member; demonstrates initiative.
• Flexibility to adjust work hours when required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to make sound, practical judgments.
• Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates professionalism at all times.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within the role.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Use of hands and arms for packaging and handling materials.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment (training provided).

Work Environment

• Work performed primarily in a warehouse/production environment.
• May be exposed to varying temperatures, noise levels, and industrial equipment.
• Appropriate PPE must be worn at all times (provided by the company).

The above statements and information are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this document is intended to exclude the opportunity for modifications or adjustment to the job or the manner of performing it consistent with the requirement to provide reasonable accommodations to the disabled. With or without accommodation, the essential functions must be performed. Employees unable to accomplish any functions may request reasonable accommodation’s pursuant to the Americans with Disability Act. In addition, employee must follow all Bender Inc. Safety Policies and Procedures, as well as the safety requirements of our customers where applicable.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.