Material Handler

Dayton Superior Corporation; Braselton (GA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Superior's White Cap division is seeking a forklift operator to move pallets and materials through the production flow in a manufacturing setting. You will load/unload, ensure raw materials reach operators, and help assemble bundles while complying with safety practices.

Requires a HS Diploma or GED and 2–5 years of experience; must be trained and qualified forklift operator. This on-site role involves physical exertion, lifting heavy loads, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required or strongly preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in area of responsibility.
• Must be a trained and qualified forklift operator.

Responsibilities

• Move pallets and containers from machines following work orders or verbal instructions.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Move material from storage or work sites to designated areas to ensure operators have materials to operate equipment.
• Stack and assemble materials into bundles and band them.
• Remove empty pallets from equipment; perform duties of Shipper/Receiver as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Manual material handling

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.

The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Responsible for safely facilitating the movement of finished and unfinished material through the manufacturing and production process.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Reviews work orders or follows verbal instructions to move pallets and containers from machines.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Moves material from storage or work sites to designated areas. Ensures that operators have all the raw materials to operate their equipment.
• Stacks and assembles materials into bundles. Bands bundles.
• Removes empty pallets from equipment.
• Performs duties of Shipper/Receiver as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Nature and Scope

• Refers complex, unusual problems to supervisor.

• Under general supervision, exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques. Work typically involves regular review of output by a senior coworker or supervisor.

• None.

Work Environment

• Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.

• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment that may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward.

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 5% of the time.

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. Specialized skills training/certification may be required. Generally, 2-5 years of experience in area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be a trained and qualified Forklift Operator.

Functional Area Field Operations

Work Type On-Site

Company: Dayton Superior

White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and ... White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.