Material Handler

Med-National Staffing Inc.; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Med-National Staffing Inc. in Columbus, MS is seeking a Material Handler for a 3-month contract starting at $16 per hour. Schedule: 3:30pm to 11:30pm, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Duties include moving recyclable materials with forklifts and other handling equipment, loading and securing cargo, and transferring items to designated areas while documenting activity. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, eligibility to work in the United States, and successful

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check required.
• High school diploma or GED and 0–4 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Move materials using handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, handcarts).
• Load materials and secure them for transport.
• Use PC tablets to manage part numbers, quantities, locations, and comments.
• Transport materials from storage/work sites to designated areas.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on cases, bales, or containers.
• Properly document work performed and conduct material audits as needed.

Skills

Forklift experience

Material handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Our client is looking for a Material Handler in Columbus, MS! This is a 3-month contract opportunity offering a starting pay rate of $16 an hour. Schedule: 3:30pm to 11:30pm; Monday through Friday; 30 min unpaid lunch Forklift experience (preferred)

Job Summary

Material Handlers are responsible for moving recyclable materials through the facility, grading materials, and determining their destination for sale.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Move materials through the facility using material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, handcarts, hoists, cranes).
• Load materials into vehicles and secure them with strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent damage during transit.
• Use PC tablets to manage data such as part numbers, quantities, locations, and comments.
• Transport materials from storage or work sites to designated areas.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on cases, bales, or containers.
• Properly document work performed.
• Conduct material audits as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check (includes employment history and criminal history).
• High school diploma or G.E.D. and 0-4 years of related experience.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
• Frequently exert physical effort to handle objects weighing less than 50 pounds.
• Engage in pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Work in a material recycling facility, which may reflect heat or cold based on weather conditions.
• Exposure to dirt, odors, and noise for most of the workday.