Material Handler
Our client, a metal processing and manufacturing company, is seeking a dependable Material Handler to join their day shift team. This is a hands-on role for someone with strong forklift experience who is comfortable working in an active manufacturing environment and willing to cross-train in other areas of production.
Job Description
This company places a strong emphasis on safety, quality, teamwork, and cross-training. They are looking for someone with a great attitude who is willing to step in where needed and take pride in getting the job done correctly.
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM; Friday, 6:00 AM–12:00 PM
Pay: $16–$19/hr DOE
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a sit-down forklift to move material throughout the facility.
- Load and unload materials and machines as needed.
- Manually handle materials throughout the production process.
- Use a tape measure accurately.
- Assist with material movement and organization to keep production running efficiently.
- Cross-train on machinery and other areas of production.
- Follow all safety procedures and maintain awareness of surroundings while working around equipment and material.
- Work as part of the team and step into different responsibilities as production needs change.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Strong sit-down forklift experience required.
- Overhead crane experience preferred.
- Must be able to accurately read a tape measure.
- Comfortable working in a physically demanding manufacturing environment.
- Willing and able to cross-train on production machinery.
- Dependable with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Must be safety-conscious and committed to producing quality work.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
- Frequent bending, lifting, twisting, turning, and other physical movement.
- Must be able to lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Regular manual loading and unloading of machinery.
- Non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
- Non-smoking facility.
- Hard hat and safety glasses must be worn at all times.
- Metatarsal boots required.
Benefits
The company offers a full benefits package, including BCBS health insurance and a wellness incentive that can help significantly offset insurance costs.
Approximate employee insurance costs every two weeks:
Single Coverage: $40–$75
Family Coverage: $90–$170
Employees who participate in the company's wellness plan can receive:
Single Coverage: $150 quarterly — up to $600 per year
Family Coverage: $300 quarterly — up to $1,200 per year
The wellness incentive helps lower the employee's effective annual insurance cost.