Material Hander

Wastequip•San Diego, CA

2d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Wastequip has a great opportunity for a Material Handler Lead at their Otay Mesa, CA facility. The Material Handler Lead is the main point of contact at the facility that manages all loads arriving and departing the yard as well as maintaining the building. Pay starting at $22.00/HR Essential Duties and Responsibilities Review and verify part numbers and quantities on all shipments bound for the Tijuana facility to ensure accuracy for customs purposes Use forklift to unload raw materials and finished goods to be staged in the Otay property and sign necessary paperwork Use forklift to load customer finished goods onto necessary equipment and obtain signature of bill of lading Ensure all documentation/paperwork/COD checks are sent to proper individuals in a timely manner Track and maintain via proper documentation the accuracy of staged inventory in the Otay property; both raw material and finished goods to report to the proper individuals Maintain the shop keeping and landscaping of the building and property in compliance with 5S standards Perform minor maintenance functions and assist in securing contractors for more difficult ones Review and verify inventory at any offsite locations and perform errands outside of property Perform basic Office computer skills to communicate with Tijuana facility Ensures completion of daily inspections & maintenance of fork trucks and electric pallet jacks. Maintains adherence to company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices. Perform other duties as assigned by Manager. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. Education and Experience Education and/ or experience high school diploma or GED, 1-2+ years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language skills, basic math skills, tape measure reading Ability to understand and carry out detailed written or oral instructions Ability to be certified by our company to drive a forklift. Must be able to multi-task Must have excellent written and oral communications skills Bilingual - Spanish speaking preferred Company Benefits: • 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans • Prescription (Rx) Insurance • Health Savings Account (HSA) • 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans • Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s) • Health Care FSA • Dependent Care FSA • Company Paid Base Life Insurance • Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance • Company Paid Disability Insurance ▪ Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance • 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match • Voluntary Pet Insurance • Vacation and Personal/Sick Time • Paid Grandparent Leave • Paid Bonding Leave • Adoption Assistance • Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement) About Wastequip Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly. While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all. Join North America’s Largest Manufacturer of Waste Handling Systems! At Wastequip, we’re more than just a manufacturer—we’re the only all-in-one solutions provider in the waste industry. From carts and containers to hoists, trucks, parts, service, and cutting-edge technology, we power the entire waste management process. As North America’s leading waste-handling equipment manufacturer, we’re not just shaping the industry—we’re driving innovation and sustainability. With continuous growth and new opportunities, Wastequip is the perfect place to build a rewarding career and make a real impact. Come be part of a team that’s shaping the future of waste management! So Many Reasons to Join the Wastequip Team Wastequip strives to attract top talent through a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans. Here’s a brief overview of our benefits: Health Care. Our health care benefits include medical, dental and vision plans for all regular, full-time employees. Short- and Long-Term Disability. Wastequip pays for non-occupational illnesses and injuries at no cost to employees. This benefit is available to all regular, full-time employees. 401k Retirement Plan. Employees can contribute a percentage of their weekly gross wages, up to the annual IRS maximum, and Wastequip will provide a company match. Paid Time Off (PTO). Wastequip offers a flexible approach to time off. Our policy allows employees to set their own priorities and receive regular pay for vacation, illness, family emergencies, personal time, inclement weather, personally observed holidays and more. Holidays. Wastequip observes 10 paid company holidays during each calendar year. Tuition Reimbursement. Wastequip understands the importance of personal and professional development and encourages employees to continue their professional education. To support employee career development, we have established a reimbursement program that covers expenses for approved coursework. Wastequip’s internship program provides students and recent graduates with incredible career-related experiences. We strive to give our interns transferrable skills, networking opportunities and strong professional portfolios. We offer paid summer internships in the following departments: Research Marketing IT Operations Human Resources ... and more Wastequip is committed to developing our employees. We provide each individual with the resources and support necessary to grow personally and professionally. Our career growth tools include company training, off-site classes, cross-divisional experiences, collaborative projects and more. We offer our employees the opportunity to share their creativity in an open environment and encourage them to offer new ideas to improve efficiency, effectiveness and profitability in every area of the company. Because we invest in our employees, Wastequip is committed to promoting from within and identifying future leaders from our own workforce. Wastequip actively supports charitable activities across all divisions through employee time, monetary and product donations. Each division has the flexibility to identify and support the charitable causes that are most important to the employees and the communities in which they work. Employee-designed volunteer and charitable programs have a huge impact on smaller communities and organizations that might otherwise be overlooked. Our employees have participated in the following charitable activities: Community cleanups Charity runs/walks Local food bank donations School supplies donations Wastequip is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. All qualified applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for employment without regarding to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other class protected by applicable law. Wastequip will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if requested.

Requirements

Education and/ or experience high school diploma or GED, 1-2+ years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language skills, basic math skills, tape measure reading
Ability to understand and carry out detailed written or oral instructions
Ability to be certified by our company to drive a forklift.
Must be able to multi-task
Must have excellent written and oral communications skills

Nice To Haves

Bilingual - Spanish speaking preferred

Responsibilities

Review and verify part numbers and quantities on all shipments bound for the Tijuana facility to ensure accuracy for customs purposes
Use forklift to unload raw materials and finished goods to be staged in the Otay property and sign necessary paperwork
Use forklift to load customer finished goods onto necessary equipment and obtain signature of bill of lading
Ensure all documentation/paperwork/COD checks are sent to proper individuals in a timely manner
Track and maintain via proper documentation the accuracy of staged inventory in the Otay property; both raw material and finished goods to report to the proper individuals
Maintain the shop keeping and landscaping of the building and property in compliance with 5S standards
Perform minor maintenance functions and assist in securing contractors for more difficult ones
Review and verify inventory at any offsite locations and perform errands outside of property
Perform basic Office computer skills to communicate with Tijuana facility
Ensures completion of daily inspections & maintenance of fork trucks and electric pallet jacks.
Maintains adherence to company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices.
Perform other duties as assigned by Manager.

Benefits

2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans
Prescription (Rx) Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
Health Care FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Company Paid Base Life Insurance
Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
Company Paid Disability Insurance
Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
Paid Grandparent Leave
Paid Bonding Leave
Adoption Assistance
Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
Health Care. Our health care benefits include medical, dental and vision plans for all regular, full-time employees.
Short- and Long-Term Disability. Wastequip pays for non-occupational illnesses and injuries at no cost to employees. This benefit is available to all regular, full-time employees.
401k Retirement Plan. Employees can contribute a percentage of their weekly gross wages, up to the annual IRS maximum, and Wastequip will provide a company match.
Paid Time Off (PTO). Wastequip offers a flexible approach to time off. Our policy allows employees to set their own priorities and receive regular pay for vacation, illness, family emergencies, personal time, inclement weather, personally observed holidays and more.
Holidays. Wastequip observes 10 paid company holidays during each calendar year.
Tuition Reimbursement. Wastequip understands the importance of personal and professional development and encourages employees to continue their professional education. To support employee career development, we have established a reimbursement program that covers expenses for approved coursework.