Material Handler I (Second Shift)
About The Position
Cabot Hosiery Mills is seeking a Material Handler to perform general shipping duties safely and efficiently. The role involves safely operating equipment such as walk-behind forklifts and palletizing and stretch-wrapping equipment, ensuring outgoing shipments are accurate, and handling materials to maximize storage and minimize damage in accordance with Work Instructions. The employee also supports Manufacturing teams as required. This second-shift position is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment, with potential exposure to machinery, noise, and other adverse conditions. The role requires flexibility in managing changing priorities and local travel between the organization’s sites and locations. The job description notes that duties and expectations may change, does not constitute an employment contract, and that reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- Ability to operate manual pallet jacks.
- Ability to stand and/or walk throughout the whole shift.
- Ability to lift and move products weighing up to 50 pounds repetitively.
- Ability to lift, bend, reach overhead, kneel, crouch, and/or stretch for 8–10 hours per shift.
- Ability to successfully pass a DOT certification test upon receiving an offer.
- Ability to communicate effectively across several departments.
- Ability and willingness to obtain a DOT certification and drive a box truck frequently.
- Manual dexterity in both hands and wrists.
- High motivation and willingness to perform physical work.
- Schedule flexibility.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Responsibilities
- Review and understand compliance with OSHA and VOSHA regulations.
- Transfer materials physically and systemically between locations, including using a box truck.
- Replenish picking and backflush locations.
- Consolidate materials and locations as needed to maximize space.
- Keep pick shelves neat and organized.
- Audit finished goods to ensure shipping locations are correct.
- Audit finished goods for correct case labels, counts, and packing.
- Disposition finished goods according to shipping guidelines.
- Maximize truck load capacity while ensuring load stability.
- Palletize, wrap, and load finished goods.
- Attend to incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Maintain and clean a safe work area.
- Assist with packaging and shipping irregulars as needed.
- Break down and recycle cardboard.
- Clean floors daily.
- Assist with weekly cycle counts.
- Maintain the cleanliness of all equipment.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
