First Shift Material Handler

Carris Reels Group; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Profit sharing

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k

Weekly payroll

Discounted company branded gear and其他

Regular, year-round schedules

Paid holidays

Job summary

Carris Reels Group in Rutland, VT is seeking a Material Handler to safely move, store, and stage materials and finished goods using a forklift. You will support accurate receiving, put-away, picking, and shipping while helping keep the warehouse organized and safe.

This full-time role on 1st shift (5 AM–3 PM) offers exposure to ERP inventory records, safety compliance, and opportunities through employee stock ownership, profit sharing, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts to load, unload, move, and stack materials.
• Unload inbound trucks and containers; inspect and verify counts against paperwork.
• Put away received materials in designated floor locations.
• Record inventory movements using an ERP system.
• Perform pre-shift forklift inspections and report issues.
• Participate in counts on physical inventory and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas, aisles, and dock zones.
• Wrap, band, label, and secure pallets for storage and transport.
• Follow safety rules, OSHA standards, and PPE procedures.
• Communicate inventory issues and workflow needs to supervisor and coworkers.
• Safely keep machinery with incoming materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

ERP system

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Rutland Vermont - Rutland, VT, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $18.00 - $19.79Hourly, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Material Handler, Band III

Pay Range: $18-$19.78

Division: VT Plywood - Milling

Location: Main Mill

Report To: Shift Supervisor

Shift: 5 AM - 3 PM

Position Summary

The Material Handler safely moves, stores, and stages materials and finished goods throughout the facility using a forklift. This role supports accurate, timely receiving, put-away, picking, and shipping, and helps keep the warehouse organized, and safe.

Essential Functions

• Operate sit-down forklifts to load, unload, move, and stack materials.
• Unload inbound trucks and containers; inspect and verify counts against paperwork.
• Put away received materials in designated floor locations.
• Record inventory movements using an ERP system.
• Perform pre-shift forklift inspections and report mechanical issues or damage immediately.
• Participate in counts on physical inventory, and help resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas, aisles, and dock zones free of hazards.
• Wrap, band, label, and secure pallets for safe storage and transport.
• Follow all safety rules, OSHA standards, and company procedures, including proper lifting techniques and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Communicate with supervisor and coworkers about inventory issues, safety concerns, and workflow needs.
• Safely and efficiently, keeps machinery with incoming materials at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Employee Owners at Carris enjoy

• A Lucrative Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Fantastic Benefits- Including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
• Weekly payroll
• Discounted company branded employee gear and other perks
• Regular, year-round schedules
• Paid holidays

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Forklift experience preferred.

Physical Demands

While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to stack reels by reaching, lifting, turning and/or walking to a pallet or trailer. Depending on the order, reels range in size from 8\" to 30\" and weigh from 1 lb. to 50 lbs.