First Shift Material Handler

Carris Reels, Inc.; Rutland Town (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Annual Profit Sharing

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Weekly payroll

Discounted company branded gear

Paid holidays

Job summary

Carris Reels, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler II to safely move, store, and stage materials and finished goods in the Main Mill using a sit-down forklift.

The role supports timely receiving, put-away, picking, and shipping while keeping the warehouse organized and safe. Key duties include unload inbound trucks, verify counts, record movements in the ERP system, perform pre-shift inspections, and maintain a clean, hazard-free work area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts to load, unload, move, and stack materials.
• Unload inbound trucks and containers; verify counts against paperwork.
• Put away received materials in designated locations.
• Record inventory movements using an ERP system.
• Perform pre-shift forklift inspections and report issues promptly.
• Participate in physical counts and help resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and keep aisles/docks hazard-free.
• Wrap, label, and secure pallets for safe storage and transport.
• Follow safety rules, OSHA standards, and PPE requirements.
• Communicate inventory issues and workflow needs with the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Material Handler, Band IIIPay Range: $18-$19.78Division: VT Plywood - MillingLocation: Main MillReport To: Shift SupervisorShift: 5 AM – 3 PMPosition SummaryThe 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 FunctionsOperate 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 holidaysQUALIFICATIONS:Education/ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalentForklift experience preferred.Physical DemandsWhile 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.