Material Handler I

About The Nicolai Team

We are a fast-paced manufacturing facility and distribution center. We employ approximately 120 diverse and talented associates in warehousing, production planning, assembly, finishing and packaging of high-quality lighting fixtures and house parts.

Responsibilities

• Packaging and shipping sales orders
• Picking parts and product for orders
• Spacking and staging
• Routing and loading trailers
• Perform in-line quality checks
• Collaborate with associates/teams to improve operational processes
• May be assigned to other functional areas based on business need and demand levels

Criteria

• Prior experience in warehousing, shipping, or receiving preferred
• Prior forklift and pallet jack experience preferred
• Must be able to pass standup forklift certification upon hire
• High school education or equivalent preferred
• Ability to read, comprehend, and speak English at a level to effectively utilize and interpret work and safety instructions
• Demonstrates strong listening skills and the ability to follow direction

Physical Demands

• Constantly stand, walk, talk and hear
• Frequently move, push, pull, lift or carry heavy objects or materials up to 50 pounds

Work Conditions

• Work is performed in a distribution/manufacturing setting
• Exposure to airborne particles, chemicals, fumes, flammable materials, dirt, grease, and electrical equipment (Personal Protective Equipment provided where required)
• May work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to humid, hot, or cold conditions as well as exposure to moderate noise levels