1st Shift Material Handler | Warehouse

JobTarget, LLC; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueGreen Alliance Inc. is seeking a Material Handler to move, stage, and organize materials across the facility.

You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, ensure accurate material movement records, and maintain a clean, safe work area on a day shift from 6:30am to 2:30pm. Responsibilities include handling raw materials through finished goods, coordinating with production, and participating in preshift meetings while adhering to safety protocols and CandyCo requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of forklift experience required.
• Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.
• Ability to work and accommodate changing deadlines with a focus on organizational skills and initiative.
• Ability to maintain high levels of CandyCo requirements.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Comfortable using basic warehouse systems, tools, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Move, stage, and store raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and related equipment safely.
• Label and document material movement per inventory control procedures.
• Conduct equipment checks and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area.
• Follow daily instructions and adjust to changing production or warehouse priorities.
• Participate in preshift meetings and team huddles.
• Model safe behavior and follow all safety protocols, including PPE use.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support operations.
• Must be available for flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse organization

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Adaptability

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jacks

Inventory systems

Job description

Job purpose

The Material Handler is responsible for moving, staging, and organizing materials throughout the facility to support production and warehouse operations. This role ensures materials are available in the right place, at the right time, in the right condition. Material Handlers use forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment to safely handle materials while maintaining accurate records and following all safety and food safety protocols.

Duties and responsibilities

• Move, stage, and store raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and related equipment safely
• Label and document material movement per inventory control procedures
• Conduct equipment checks and report maintenance needs
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area
• Follow daily instructions and adjust to changing production or warehouse priorities
• Participate in preshift meetings and team huddles
• Model safe behavior and follow all safety protocols, including PPE use
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support operations
• Must be available for flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of forklift experience required (Many roles involve stand-up forklift operation; experience with stand-up trucks is a strong advantage but not required for all positions)
• Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.
• Ability to work and accommodate changing deadlines with a focus on organizational skills and initiative.
• Ability to maintain high levels of CandyCo requirements.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment
• Comfortable using basic warehouse systems, tools, and procedures

Working conditions

• Must be able to work any/all shifts as assigned or required
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary, including Holidays and/or weekends as required

Physical requirements

• Preshift stretch and exercises to be performed
• Hair restraint, beard net (if needed), and Safety gloves where warranted
• Lifting at times of up to 50 lbs. without assistance and standing for most of a shift

Direct reports

• none

The hours for this position are from 6:30am-2:30pm.