Material Handler

May 19, 2026

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Material Handler
Jupiter Aluminum Corporation
Hammond, Indiana
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Job Description

Jupiter Aluminum is an aluminum mill located in Hammond, IN. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for Material Handler positions.

As a Material Handler, your daily duties may consist of to but not limited to:

• Stage, move, load, and unload unfinished and finished products and raw materials in a safe and efficient method

• Stock and maintain inventory

• Perform safety checks on equipment

• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) on forklifts and/or other mobile equipment

• Maintain daily logs and production reports

• Assist Operators as needed

• Perform other duties as directed.

Job Requirements

As a Material Handler, you will be expected to fulfill the following requirements:

• Material Handlers may need to lift raw materials, finished products, and scrap, manually or using hoists, forklifts or other mobile equipment.

• Material Handlers may be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Material Handlers may be required to work rotating shifts of up to 12 hours.

• Material Handlers may be required to travel outside between buildings.

• Material Handlers will ensure the work area is clean and safety standards are followed inside and outside.

• Material Handlers are responsible for meeting Jupiter's product quality standards.

• Material Handlers must be able to pass criminal and drug background screenings.

• Ideal candidates will have an HS diploma, or GED, as well as some forklift experience.

Benefits at Jupiter

As a Jupiter Employee, you will have access to our benefit plans:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision

• Life insurance plans

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Paid Holidays

• Bonus

• Growth and Advancement

• Clean and Safe Mill

• Wellness Program

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment

without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status.

We're an equal opportunity employer actively welcoming and looking to increase female representation in our workforce. Women are encouraged to join our manufacturing team.

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