Material Handler (1st shift)

Wastequip • Tyler, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Wastequip is hiring a Material Handler (Forklift Operator) to support its Tyler, Texas manufacturing operation. The role uses a forklift to move raw materials, parts, and finished goods throughout the plant and supports multiple departments. The posting lists a first shift schedule of Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and a second shift schedule of Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., and Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The hourly rate is $16.28; second shift receives a $2.00 shift differential.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of prior experience operating a forklift in a production environment.
• Ability to become forklift certified.
• Attention to detail and care.
• Ability to keep product and materials organized on racks, the production floor, and in staging areas.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and perform basic mathematical operations.
• Ability to follow instructions under limited supervision.
• Flexibility to work either first or second shift as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and stock incoming raw materials.
• Supply production with materials and parts as required to meet production demands.
• Transfer finished goods to holding and/or loading areas.
• Perform safety inspections and simple routine maintenance to keep tools safe and operational.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Maintain the workplace in compliance with 5S standards.

Benefits

• Two medical plan options: Base HSA (high deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans.
• Prescription insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Two dental plan options: Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), including health care and dependent care FSAs.
• Company-paid base life insurance.
• Company-paid accident, death and dismemberment insurance.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and base long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary hospital, accident, and critical illness 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed