GA-Material Handler

A & Associates; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A & Associates is seeking a Material Handler for a recycling facility in Bogart, GA. This hands-on role involves moving, organizing, grading, and preparing recyclable materials, using forklifts and other equipment, and keeping accurate records.

The job requires physical work, dirt, odors, noise, heat, and cold, with safety procedures to follow. The position is 1st shift, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, paying $20.00 per hour, and includes pre-employment screening and background checks.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience is helpful, but entry-level candidates may be considered.
• Must be able to lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to push, pull, bend, twist, and lift throughout the shift.
• Must be comfortable working around dirt, odors, noise, heat, and cold.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical, background check, and employment verification.

Responsibilities

• Move recyclable materials throughout the facility.
• Use equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, handcarts, hoists, and cranes as required.
• Load materials into vehicles.
• Secure loads using straps, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage.
• Move materials from storage or work areas to assigned locations.
• Use tablets to enter and review part numbers, quantities, locations, and other information.
• Attach tags or labels to materials, cases, bales, and containers.
• Properly document completed work.
• Conduct material audits.
• Grade and evaluate materials for their proper destination.
• Follow all workplace and facility safety procedures.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Material Handler– $20/hr – 1st Shift

Pay:$20.00 per hour
Shift:1st Shift
Hours:7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Bogart, GA

INTRODUCTION

A & Associates is a reputable staffing agency with a proven track record in screening and recruiting as well as job placement and career development. With more than ten (10) offices throughout the United States, A & Associates is a company that can be trusted to provide a diverse level of services with excellence, diligence and integrity.

“Quality In Everything We Do” is far more than our mantra, it is our standard!!

Explore a career with A & Associates, one of the leading providers for temporary, temp to-hire, permanent placement services and security guard services.

Job Summary

We are hiring aMaterial Handlerto help move, organize, grade, and prepare recyclable materials throughout the facility.

This is a hands-on position that involves physical work, material-handling equipment, loading materials, and keeping accurate records. Candidates should be comfortable working in a recycling facility around dirt, odors, noise, heat, and cold.

Job Duties

• Move recyclable materials throughout the facility


• Use equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, handcarts, hoists, and cranes as required


• Load materials into vehicles


• Secure loads using straps, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage


• Move materials from storage or work areas to assigned locations


• Use tablets to enter and review part numbers, quantities, locations, and other information


• Attach tags or labels to materials, cases, bales, and containers


• Properly document completed work


• Conduct material audits


• Grade and evaluate materials for their proper destination


• Follow all workplace and facility safety procedures

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old


• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States


• High school diploma or GED required


• Previous experience is helpful, but entry-level candidates may be considered


• Must be able to lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds


• Must be able to push, pull, bend, twist, and lift throughout the shift


• Must be comfortable working around dirt, odors, noise, heat, and cold


• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical, background check, and employment verification

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional or specialized training beyond a high school diploma or GED


• Previous material handling, warehouse, recycling, or equipment experience

Work Environment

This position is based in a material recycling facility. The work is physical and may require frequent lifting, bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling.

Employees may be exposed to dirt, odors, noise, and changing temperatures during most of the workday.

Pay: $20.00/hour | 1st Shift | 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

EEO STATEMENT

A & Associates, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.