Material Handler (1st) - Downlane & Sorter

What You Will Do

• Work safely in an industrial warehouse environment
• Operate equipment as trained in a safe manner (ex: sit-down forklift, order picker, pallet rider)
• Interact professionally with leadership and co-workers in accordance with company core values
• Perform various functions in other departments around the building as business dictates
• Perform tasks with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks
• Perform tasks as trained and as efficiently as possible to meet production expectations
• Be present for all scheduled work shifts without a track record of calling out from work
• Perform other duties as assigned including duties outside normal responsibilities as needed

Minimum Qualifications, Skills, Competencies, And Experience

• High school diploma/GED
• Highly motivated individuals with positive and professional attitudes that can work independently
• Experience with Material Handling Equipment (Forklifts, Order Pickers, Pallet Runners)
• High level of work ethic and attendance record
• Ability to apply common sense to daily situations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift for extended periods of time throughout the whole shift
• Ability to speak and hear in order to communicate with others and work safely in the warehouse
• Ability to perform repetitive motion
• Ability to perform heavy work to include lifting up to 50 lbs and other heavy items repetitively all shift
• Visual acuity to perform tasks such as reading paperwork and operating equipment safely
• Ability to work in conditions such as high heat and/or humidity and colder winter temperatures

Travel

• Some travel involved

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position.
• Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodations

• May enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation

• 1ST/2ND Shift: Make $40,000 or more the first year.
• Additional Compensation: Productivity Incentive, Attendance Incentive, Spot Bonus Awards
• Benefits: 10 Paid Holidays (Dist. Center is closed), Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing from day 1 and is available for use after 90 days, MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION coverage, 401(k) with company match and profit sharing, Employer paid Term Life and AD&D Coverage and Long-Term Disability

A Few Words From Our COO

Mid-States is truly the best company I have ever worked for. We strive to provide a unique, exciting, fulfilling work environment for our staff. We are cautious when we hire because we want to protect that environment. Drama, laziness, and entitlement have no place in Mid-States. Our company is very financially sound and growing like crazy. If you are an enthusiastic, high-energy person with a positive attitude and the skills described above, you may have just found the last job you will ever apply for. I look forward to meeting you. – Jeff