Forklift / Material Handler
About The Position
The Material Handler works in the warehouse of a modern consumer packaged goods manufacturing facility, supporting daily production by moving materials, organizing inventory, and ensuring production teams have needed supplies. The facility is described as new, clean, and air-conditioned. Multiple schedules are available, and employees may cross-train in different warehouse and material-handling areas and develop skills for potential advancement into other warehouse or production positions. This is a full-time, direct-hire position, not a temporary job. The listed schedule is a 12-hour second shift from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., averaging 42 hours per week on a 2-2-3 schedule. Compensation starts at $20.05 per hour, with a $1.00-per-hour shift differential, and full benefits.
Requirements
- Ability to move materials and perform physical warehouse work throughout a shift.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Basic math skills for counting and verifying materials.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing environment.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Commitment to workplace safety and keeping work areas organized.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of warehouse, material-handling, or manufacturing experience.
- Experience moving, staging, or organizing inventory.
- Experience supporting production or manufacturing operations.
- Forklift or powered industrial truck experience.
- Experience with inventory tracking or warehouse management systems.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a standup forklift to move, stage, and transport materials throughout warehouse and production areas.
- Unload incoming ingredient deliveries, verify materials, and load finished goods onto outbound trucks.
- Stage and backstage raw materials for production lines so materials are available when needed.
- Complete accurate daily cycle counts and participate in monthly physical inventory counts.
- Complete shift documentation accurately, follow daily standard work, and return required warehouse documents and charts at the end of each shift.
- Follow safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) when handling, storing, and moving materials.
- Maintain clean, organized warehouse and production-support areas, including adjacent work areas.
- Stay organized and manage time effectively to keep materials flowing and minimize production downtime.
Benefits
- Full benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
