Fiber Yard Material Handler
About The Position
The Fiber Yard Material Handler works at a paper mill to stage and organize raw materials and keep supplies flowing to production. The role operates mobile equipment, including forklifts, front-end loaders, and Bobcats, while working outdoors in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. It also involves inventory organization, safety compliance, communication with the team and supervisor, basic documentation and data entry, and routine equipment and work-area upkeep. The position works rotating 12-hour shifts, including days and nights, on a four-shift schedule that assigns 14 workdays out of every 28 days.
Requirements
- Proven ability to operate small- to medium-sized industrial mobile equipment, including forklifts, front-end loaders, and Bobcats.
- Ability to frequently get on and off equipment and operate steering controls, hand levers, and foot pedals.
- Excellent depth perception.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to read orders, prepare reports, perform basic mathematical computations, and use basic computer and scanning equipment.
- Clear and effective oral communication skills for interacting with plant personnel.
- Strong commitment to safe work and following established procedures.
- Willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including days and nights.
- Demonstrated desire and ability to learn new skills and participate in ongoing training programs.
Nice To Haves
- A 2-to-4-year degree from a college, university, technical school, military, vocational, or other advanced educational institution is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate forklifts, front-end loaders, and Bobcats to stage bales and loose raw materials.
- Use inventory procedures to keep materials organized and accessible.
- Maintain a steady supply of raw materials for paper mill production.
- Follow mill safety policies and procedures, including PPE, lock-out-tag-out, and hazard observation.
- Communicate with team members and supervisors to support seamless operations.
- Read orders, perform basic mathematical computations, and complete required documentation using basic computer skills and scanning equipment.
- Perform pre- and post-shift equipment checks.
- Wash equipment and perform housekeeping, including sweeping and shoveling debris, to keep equipment and work areas clean.
- Participate in ongoing training and learn new skills.
Benefits
- Base salary of $48,500.00 ($23.31 per hour).
- Overtime pay after 40 hours worked per week.
- Mill incentive program with the opportunity to earn up to 100% of one month's base salary every quarter.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- Total compensation stated as $75,000.00+ annually with scheduled overtime and incentives.
- Company-provided uniforms.
- Annual safety allowances for boots and glasses.
- Medical plan with HSA, dental, and vision plans.
- Opportunity to earn up to $1,200 annually for the HSA.
- Reimbursement of up to $500 per year toward gym memberships or other qualifying expenses.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- 100% tuition reimbursement.
- Healthy lifestyle programs.
- Child-bearing/parental leave.
- Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
- Short-term and long-term disability plans.
- Legal and travel assistance plans.
- EAP and home/auto insurance plans.
- Wireless, auto, and other discount plans.
- Practical application training, which may include travel to other Pratt Paper Mills, and ongoing educational certificate programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
