Material Handler

Cascades; Ashland, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $23.98/hr

Full-time position

12-hour shifts

Benefits package

Profit sharing

Employee assistance program

Referral bonus

Full benefits within 31 days

Job summary

Cascades in Ashland, VA is seeking a Material Handler to support daily production and material movement on the shop floor. You will safely unload inbound inventory and load outbound rolls with clamp trucks, working in a fast-paced, safety‑driven environment.

The role requires forklift experience and a high school diploma, with SAP/Word skills considered a strong asset. Full-time hours with benefits and a 12-hour shift rotation are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial forklifts is required.
• SAP and Word proficiency is a strong asset.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate a safety-first attitude in a team environment.
• A resume must be included to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound inventory safely using clamp trucks.
• Load outbound paper rolls into trailers and railcars with clamp trucks.
• Attend daily crew meetings.
• Other duties as assigned on the floor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Job description

Every day, our team takes pride in rolling up their sleeves to create products that are mindful of the environment.

Join us as a Material HandlerinAshlandand help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first.

What’s in it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

• Hourly wage of$23.98/ hour based on skills and experience with increases after probationary period
• Full‑time position with guaranteed hours for job stability
• 12‑hour rotating shifts (6:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.), every other weekend
• A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer‑contributed retirement plan
• Profit sharing and employee share purchase plan - so you can share in our success
• Employee assistance program, because your physical and mental well‑being matters
• Referral bonus - help grow the team and get rewarded
• Full benefits package within 31 days

What you’ll do

As a Material Handler, you’ll be at the heart of operations - right on the floor where materials take shape.

Your day-to-day:

Inbound:Safely unload inventory from trailers using clamp trucks

Outbound:Adhere to high-quality standards while loading paper rolls into trailers and railcars using industrial clamp trucks

Attend and actively participate in daily crew meetings

And much more!

Your strengths as a Material Handler

You are a natural fit for this role if:

Previous experience as an Industrial Forklift operator is required

Computer literacy, SAP and Wordexperience is a strong asset

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Experience with clamp trucks is considered an asset.

Must demonstrate a dedicated commitment to a safety‑first attitude in an interdependent environment.

A resume must be included in order to be considered

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably.

Since 1964, Cascades has been driving innovation in the manufacturing sector by offering sustainable, innovative, and value‑creating solutions in packaging, hygiene, and recycling.

At Cascades, we respect nature. And above all, we respect our 9,000 employees. With more than 65 facilities across North America, we offer a committed and diverse environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to the company’s success.