Material Handler

Cascades; City of Niagara Falls (NY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Telemedicine

Employer-contributed retirement plan

Profit sharing

Employee share purchase plan

Wellness allowance

Paid time off

NYS sick leave

Holiday pay

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Greenpac Mill, a Cascades facility in Niagara Falls, NY, is hiring a Material Handler for a full-time, temp-to-perm role. You will work 12-hour rotating shifts and safely unload inbound inventory using clamp trucks, load paper rolls, and help maintain an organized warehouse.

Join a strong, people-first team with opportunities for career advancement and a focus on safety, sustainability, and competitive weekly pay. Benefits include group insurance, retirement plan, and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of forklift experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to stand, walk, climb into equipment and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Open to rotating 12-hour shifts, including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload inbound inventory from trailers using clamp trucks.
• Load paper rolls into trailers and railcars with precision.
• Perform routine pre- and post-operation inspections on equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
• Use computerized systems to record inventory movements.
• Organize products for production, distribution, and shipping.
• Support teammates throughout the warehouse as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace through housekeeping duties.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Location: Greenpac Mill, 4400 Royal Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14303.

About Greenpac Mill

Founded in 2013, Greenpac Mill is a state-of-the-art, 100% recycled linerboard mill located in Niagara Falls, NY. We supply the corrugated box industry with some of the highest-quality linerboard on the market. Through cutting-edge technology and a deep commitment to sustainability, we continue to lead the industry in innovation and environmental stewardship.

Where Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents.

What’s in it for you

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

• Hourly wage of $24.00/hr increasing to $25.42 - weekly pay
• Full-time position Temp to Perm
• 12-hour rotating shifts (6.45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and 6.45 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.), including holidays and weekends. Rotation alternates every 4 weeks with 2 weekends off each month. 7 days off every month.
• 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
• Wellness allowance
• Paid time off
• NYS sick leave
• Holiday pay
• Huge career advancement opportunities + annual raises
• Strong, people-first company culture
• Work with a dedicated and passionate team of leaders
• A company committed to sustainability and greener initiatives

What you’ll do

As aMaterial Handler, you’ll be at the heart of operations - right on the floor where materials take shape. Your day-to-day:

Safely unload inbound inventory from trailers using clamp trucks

Load paper rolls into trailers and railcars with precision and care

Perform routine pre- and post-operation inspections on equipment

Follow all safety procedures to ensure a safe work environment

Use computerized systems to record inventory movements

Organize products for production, distribution, and shipping

Support teammates throughout the warehouse as needed

Maintain a clean, organized workspace through housekeeping duties

Your strengths as a Material Handler

You are a natural fit for this role if:

At least 1 year of forklift experience in a manufacturing environment

Able to stand, walk, and climb into and out of equipment

Able to lift up to 30 pounds

Open to working rotating 12-hour shifts, including holidays and weekends

Adaptable, hardworking, and a quick learner

Comfortable working in extreme weather conditions

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

Greenpac Mill is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity. All qualified candidates will be considered fairly and 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.