Material Handler

Novolex; Caldwell (OH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Novolex in Caldwell, Ohio is hiring a Material Handler to manage movement of materials for production and warehouse operations. The role requires forklift certification and involves operating forklifts, pallet movers, and handling finished goods.

The position offers 12-hour rotating shifts (days/nights) with potential overtime and weekly pay. Expect to participate in documentation, safety, and warehouse organization until duties are completed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Forklift certification.
• Pre-employment background and drug screen required.
• Willingness to work 12-hour day and night rotating shifts.
• Overtime as required.
• Completion of training courses as determined by management.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Receive finished products.
• Safely operate material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet movers).
• Support materials handling for production materials.
• Keep warehouse orderly and organized.
• Develop, revise, and review documentation for materials activities.
• Weigh pallets and scrap when applicable.
• Shrink wrap finished products and arrange floor warehouse pickup.
• Inspect pallets before pickup and distribute materials.

Skills

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Material Handler – Caldwell, OH

Position Summary

This position is responsible for all activities associated with the movement and handling of materials related to the production department, and to the warehouse.

Compensation

• Starting Pay Rate of $21.62/hour depending on experience – paid weekly

Available Shifts

• Monday – Friday
  • 3rd Shift 11pm-7am – starts on Sunday night
  • 2nd Shift – 3p-11p
  • 1st Shift – 7am-3pm

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the receipt of all finished products
• Safely operate all material handling equipment including forklifts and pallet movers
• Support the materials handling process for production related materials
• Maintain an orderly and organized warehouse
• Develop, revise, and review documentation for all materials related activities
• Weigh pallets and scrap when applicable
• Shrink wrap finished products and set up floor warehouse pickup
• Examines finished pallets before pickup and distributes materials

Candidate Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Forklift certification
• Successful completion of pre‑employment background and drug screen
• Ability to work 12‑hour day and night rotating shift
• Work overtime as required
• Successfully complete training courses as determined by management
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation

Physical Demands

• Sitting (3‑5 hours)
• Standing (5 hours or more)
• Walking (5 hours or more)
• Lifting
  • 0‑10 lbs. (1‑3 hours)
  • 10‑20 lbs. (3‑5 hours)
  • 20‑50 lbs. (3‑5 hours)
• Carrying
  • 10‑20 lbs. (5 hours or more)
  • 20‑50 lbs. (3‑5 hours)
  • 50‑100 lbs. (1‑3 hours)100 lbs. (Never)
• Pushing (1‑3 hours)
• Pulling, Twisting, Climbing (1‑3 hours)
• Balancing (5 hours or more)
• Stooping, Kneeling (1‑3 hours)
• Reaching, Grasping, Repetitive Motions (1‑3 hours)

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well‑being, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well‑being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well‑being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail].