Materials Handler (EG)

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Date: Jul 9, 2026

Location: Hawesville, KY, US, 42348

Company: Southwire Company LLC

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. 

The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to provide valuable experience to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our goal is to give students meaningful work that builds on what they are learning in the classroom. Our programs are project based. Students will receive a project at the beginning of the summer and present it in our project expo at the end of the summer.  Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible? 

Location: Hawesville, KY 

Shift: Nights 

Pay Rate: $30.07 – $37.09

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Moves product from production areas to the warehouse. Enters cable into inventory and completes packaging. Maintains warehouse organization and housekeeping.

General Requirements:

Education:  High School Diploma or equivalent is required.  Additional technical education or training is preferred.

Experience:  Material handling or other relatable experience and previous forklift operation is preferred.

 

Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Communicates effectively. 
  • Works effectively as a team member. 
  • Ability to operate a forklift and other mobile equipment. 
  • Ability to lift and push material and packaging required by warehouse task.

Occasional Work Requirements:

  1. Cleans general plant, including sweeper operation.
  2. Assists Shipping Clerks as time allows, or as directed.
  3. Performs other duties as assigned when required.

SAFETY RULES:

  1. Wears all required safety equipment.
  2. Reports all safety violations and hazards to Supervisor and/ or Manager.
  3. Works in a safe manner to prevent accidents.
  4. Never operates equipment that is not working properly or has safety features missing. Always reports defective or improperly operating equipment.

Tools and Equipment:

  • Forklifts
  • Overhead crane
  • Scanners
  • Nail guns
  • Banders
  • Computer

Material Handled:

  • Aluminum rod and/ or cable products
  • Packaging supplies

 

Benefits We Offer:

  • 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
  • Flexible Work Schedules

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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