Material Handler

Automation Personnel Services; Alabama; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is seeking a Material Handler for a Cullman, AL-based role. You will operate cranes, forklifts, and fabrication equipment to move materials safely and efficiently in line with site goals.

The position offers a night shift schedule (Sunday 11pm-7am, Monday-Thursday 9pm-7am) with a pay rate of $18+ based on experience. It is a temp-perm opportunity with comprehensive benefits and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient communication and organizational skills.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Move materials to and from storage or production areas using hand, forklift or cranes.
• Sort materials before loading and unloading.
• Attach identifying tags to materials.
• Read work orders to determine material or equipment needs.
• Stack materials in storage locations.
• Record quantities moved on production sheets or tickets.
• Install protective devices to prevent shifting or damage.
• Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging.
• Carry tools and supplies to and from storage or trucks.
• Perform general yard duties.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Proficient communication

Organizational skills

Team autonomy

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Job Description

Material Handler
Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Material Handlercandidate for a company based in Cullman, AL. You will be responsible for safely operating cranes and fabricating equipment to move material in a safe and productive manner in accordance with the site’s business goals and objectives.

Pay Rate $18 plus (based on experience)

Schedule and Hours Sunday 11pm-7am / Monday through Thursday 9pm-7am

Material Handler Operator Duties and Responsibilities

• Move materials to and from storage or production area, loading docks, or delivery vehicles by hand, operating forklifts, or overhead cranes.
• Sort material before loading and unloading.
• Attach identifying tags to materials or mark them with identifying information.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Stack material in storage locations.
• Record numbers of materials handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
• Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to materials being transported.
• Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging.
• Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.
• Carry out general yard duties.

Material Handler Operator Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience
• Proficient communication and organizational skills
• Highly motivated and able to work independently or with a team
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds consistently

Job Type Temp-Perm

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401K matching to all eligiblecontingent and temporary associates.

Automation Personnel Services Cullman Branch

1902 Marktplatz Center SW
Cullman, AL 35055

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 10-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2025).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2025).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work for by CIO Views Magazine.
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer
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