Material Handler

Automation Personnel Services; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

401K Matching

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is seeking a Material Handler for a Cullman, AL location. You will operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials safely, read work orders, and support production goals.

The position is Temp-Perm with a Sunday 11pm-7am and Monday-Thursday 9pm-7am schedule. Pay starts at $18 per hour, based on experience, and benefits include weekly pay and comprehensive insurance options.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds consistently.

Responsibilities

• Move materials to and from storage or production areas using hand, forklift, or overhead cranes.
• Sort material before loading and unloading.
• Attach identifying tags to materials and read work orders to determine needs.
• Record quantities handled on daily production sheets or tickets.
• Install braces or padding to prevent shifting during transport.
• Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging.
• Carry tools and supplies between storage areas and work sites.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Material Handler

Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Material Handler candidate for a company based in Cullman, AL. You will be responsible for safely operating cranes and fabricating equipment to move material in a safe and productive manner in accordance with the site’s business goals and objectives.

Pay Rate

$18 plus (based on experience)

Schedule and Hours

Sunday 11pm-7am / Monday through Thursday 9pm-7am

Material Handler Operator Duties and Responsibilities

• Move materials to and from storage or production area, loading docks, or delivery vehicles by hand, operating forklifts, or overhead cranes.
• Sort material before loading and unloading.
• Attach identifying tags to materials or mark them with identifying information.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Stack material in storage locations.
• Record numbers of materials handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
• Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to materials being transported.
• Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging.
• Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.
• Carry out general yard duties.

Material Handler Operator Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience
• Proficient communication and organizational skills
• Highly motivated and able to work independently or with a team
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds consistently

Job Type

Temp-Perm

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401K matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Bonus Opportunity!

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 10-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2025).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2025).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work for by CIO Views Magazine.
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

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