Material Handler & Driver

About the role

CW’s Core Values: Mission Driven, Teamwork Makes Us Stronger, & Everyone Brings Value! Take a glimpse into why CW might be the right place for you: View Core Values Video.

Location: 200 Myrtle St, New Britain CT, 06053
Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Pay: $17.25/hourly

Responsibilities

• Help keep materials moving efficiently throughout the facility, ensuring production teams have what they need while maintaining an organized and accessible workspace.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, load, and unload materials throughout the facility.
• Transport raw materials and finished goods to designated production, storage, or shipping areas in a timely manner.
• Stage and organize materials to support efficient production workflows and minimize delays.
• Maintain accurate inventory by tracking, labeling, and verifying materials during movement and storage.
• Inspect equipment daily and report any maintenance or safety concerns to ensure safe operation.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper handling, stacking, and securing of materials.
• Aid in receiving and stocking incoming shipments, ensuring materials are stored correctly.
• Support production teams by ensuring materials are readily available and replenished as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate material movement and prioritize tasks.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a warehouse, production plant, manufacturing, shipping, receiving, or material handling environment.
• Ability and willingness to learn to safely operate a forklift and obtain required certification.
• Basic inventory, labeling, and recordkeeping skills.
• Basic knowledge of workplace safety standards and proper equipment operation.
• Valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift or other powered industrial equipment.
• Works well with others in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong attention to detail when handling, storing, and tracking materials.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with supervisors and team members.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety procedures, and standard operating practices.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a busy production environment.
• Strong dependability, teamwork, and time management skills.

Skills

• Safe operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Basic inventory and recordkeeping skills.
• Workplace safety standards and equipment operation.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Adaptability to changing priorities.
• Time management and dependability.

Benefits

• Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program.
• Opportunities for advancement within the company.
• Employer-sponsored benefits including insurance, vision, telemedicine, retirement plan, disability plans, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, personal time, and voluntary benefits.

Pay

We are committed to pay transparency. Compensation for this role is determined in good faith and based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, education, and internal equity, in accordance with applicable law. Employees and applicants may request additional compensation information as permitted by law.

Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Company Overview

CW Resources, a part of CW Group, is a national non-profit organization that has been delivering mission-driven, high-quality services for more than 60 years. We are committed to fostering a supportive and respectful workplace where every employee is valued for their unique contributions. We’re proud to offer a wide range of services, from vocational rehabilitation programs to delivering healthy food options through the Meals on Wheels program. Our dedication to empowering individuals and strengthening communities drives everything we do, and we continue to work toward a brighter, more welcoming future for all.

Pay Transparency Disclaimer

We are committed to pay transparency. Compensation for this role is determined in good faith and based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, education, and internal equity, in accordance with applicable law. Employees and applicants may request additional compensation information as permitted by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CW Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Contact Information

To request an accommodation with the application process, please email: hrhelp@cwresources.org.