Material Handler I - 1st & 2nd Shift
About The Position
A Materials Handler I (Forklift Driver I) stores, moves, and handles materials, supporting inbound and outbound shipping and receiving operations. The role has a structured work environment intended to minimize safety risks, with work planned in detail and safety issues addressed before tasks begin. Formal education is not required for materials handling generally, but this position requires a high school diploma or GED and prior materials-handling experience. On-the-job training is provided, and the employee must obtain forklift certification within 90 days. The position operates Monday through Thursday, with first-shift hours of 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or second-shift hours of 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The second shift includes a $1.00 shift differential. Work involves frequent handling of products and machinery, operating forklifts and other heavy equipment, and exposure to moving mechanical parts, temperature extremes, occasional fumes or airborne particles, possible electrical shock, and usually loud noise.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED certification.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Previous materials-handling experience.
- Must obtain forklift certification within 90 days.
- Ability to communicate and take direction from a lead and/or supervisor.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Must be able to side shift and have worked with stand-up forklifts and extended forks.
- Ability to operate equipment and have corrected vision and hearing within normal range.
- Ability to assist with and support up to 90 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a recurring basis.
Responsibilities
- Stage product for use.
- Maintain inventory controls.
- Feed the lines.
- Follow safety procedures and regulations, including wearing protective gear and disposing of materials as required by law.
- Follow directions and communicate clearly.
- Move materials physically and use heavy equipment to move materials regularly.
- Contribute to daily inbound and outbound shipping and receiving operations.
- Operate forklifts to pick, replenish, shuttle, and load or unload orders.
- Count, weigh, or record the number of units or materials moved or handled as needed.
- Ensure a safe work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Bonus opportunities, including referral and production bonuses
- $1.00 shift differential for second shift
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
