Material Handler

Hamilton Connections, Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Connections, Inc. in Danbury, CT is seeking material handlers for temp-to-hire roles. Shifts include 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.–12:00 a.m., and 10:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m. with pay rates of $21, $23, and $25 per hour respectively. Responsibilities include forklift operation, moving materials, labeling, and inventory tasks.

Candidates must have forklift certification, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 70 lbs. English literacy and overtime willingness are required.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience and certification.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of weighing scales.
• Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Knowledge to do weigh counts.
• Organization skills to get proper parts to assemblers on time.
• Reading and writing skills necessary for making and reading labels.
• Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including lifting up to 70 lbs.
• Able to read and write in English.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Able to pass pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Moving material in and out of pallet racks using forklifts.
• Moving needed materials on time to assemblers using a forklift.
• Making labels using MS Word label program.
• Taking waste cardboard and lumber to dumpsters.
• Assembling and reassembling pallet racks and shelves as needed.
• Taking special inventory counts for the buyer or planner.
• Packing actuators when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading labels

Weighing scales

Warehouse experience

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Hamilton Connections is seeking candidates for material handler positions at a manufacturing company in Danbury, CT. These are temp-to-hire positions.

The first shift is 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. The salary is $21 an hour.

The second shift is 3:30 p.m.-12 a.m., Monday-Friday. The salary is $23 an hour.

The third shift is 10:30 p.m.-7 a.m., Sunday-Thursday. Training may be required on the first or second shift. The salary is $25 an hour.

Job Responsibilities:

• Moving material in and out of pallet racks using forklifts
• Moving needed materials on time to assemblers using a forklift
• Making labels using MS Word label program
• Taking waste cardboard and lumber to dumpsters
• Assembling and reassembling pallet racks and shelves as needed
• Taking special inventory counts for the buyer or planner
• Packing actuators when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Forklift experience and previous certification
• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of weighing scales
• Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Knowledge to do weigh counts
• Organization skills to get proper parts to assemblers on time
• Reading and writing skills necessary for making and reading labels
• Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including lifting up to 70 lbs.
• Able to read and write in English
• Able to work overtime as needed
• Able to pass pre-employment screenings