Material Handler III- 1st shift

About the role

A Materials Handler (Forklift Driver III) is responsible for storing, moving, and handling materials. This role operates in a highly structured work environment to minimize safety risks, with each job planned in detail before commencement.

Schedule

Monday through Friday (weekends required)
1st Shift: 6:55 AM – 3:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Stage product for use and maintain inventory controls.
• Operate powered industrial trucks (forklifts) to pick, replenish, shuttle, and load/unload orders.
• Feed production lines and contribute to daily inbound and outbound operations (shipping/receiving).
• Count, weigh, or record units of materials moved or handled.
• Follow all safety procedures and regulations, including wearing protective gear and disposing of materials as required by law.
• Physically move materials and use heavy equipment regularly.
• Communicate clearly and follow direction from leads/supervisors.
• Ensure a safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certification.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Previous materials handling experience required.
• Must obtain forklift certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
• Experience with stand-up forklifts, extended forks, and side-shifting.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing, frequent walking, grasping, lifting, holding, or feeling objects.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Frequent use of manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Regularly assist and support up to 90 pounds with varying levels of assistance.
• Corrected vision and hearing within normal range; ability to operate equipment.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, extreme temperatures (hot or cold), fumes, airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock.
• Loud noise levels in the work environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive wage.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.).