Fiber Yard Material Handler
About The Position
The Fiber Yard Material Handler supports a paper mill by staging and organizing raw materials and maintaining a steady supply for production. This hands-on role operates mobile equipment outdoors and contributes to the safe, efficient flow of materials through the facility. The position also involves maintaining inventory organization, completing orders and other documentation, performing basic data entry and scanning, communicating with team members and a supervisor, and conducting equipment checks and housekeeping. The schedule consists of rotating 12-hour shifts, including days and nights, in a four-shift operation; the employee is scheduled to work 14 days out of each 28-day period.
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 oral communication skills for interacting with plant personnel.
- Commitment to working safely and following established procedures.
- Desire and ability to learn new skills and participate in ongoing training programs.
- Willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including days and nights.
Nice To Haves
- A 2-to-4-year degree from a college, university, technical school, military, vocational, or other advanced educational institution.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate forklifts, front-end loaders, and Bobcats to stage bales and loose raw materials.
- Organize materials and maintain inventory accessibility using inventory procedures.
- Ensure raw materials are supplied to the paper mill to support production.
- Follow mill safety policies and procedures, including PPE, lock-out-tag-out, and hazard observation practices.
- Communicate with team members and the supervisor to maintain smooth operations.
- Read orders, perform basic mathematical calculations, prepare documentation and reports, and use basic computer 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
- Competitive base salary of $48,500 ($23.31 per hour).
- Overtime pay after 40 hours worked per week.
- Mill incentive program offering up to 100% of one month's base salary every quarter.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- Company-provided uniforms.
- Annual safety allowances for boots and glasses.
- HSA contribution opportunity of up to $1,200 annually.
- Reimbursement of up to $500 per year toward gym memberships or other qualifying expenses.
- Medical coverage (HSA plan), dental insurance, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- 100% tuition reimbursement.
- Healthy lifestyle programs.
- Child-bearing/parental leave.
- Supplemental life, spouse, and child life insurance plans.
- 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 that may include travel to other Pratt Paper Mills and ongoing educational certificate programs.
- Total compensation of $75,000 or more annually with scheduled overtime and incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
