Material Handler

Augment; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Long-term job opportunities

Outdoor work

Job summary

Augment is seeking material handlers to move recyclable material at a Durham, NC facility. You will operate material handling equipment, load materials, and ensure safe, efficient transport of goods in a fast-paced outdoor environment.

Candidates should be 18+, legally eligible to work in the U.S., and able to lift up to 50 lbs. Training and PPE are provided as part of the outdoor, industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or GED and zero to four years’ previous experience.

Responsibilities

• Move recyclable material through the facility using material handling equipment (pallet jack, handcarts).
• Load materials into vehicles and secure them to prevent shifting or damage.
• Load compactors and trailers; operate baler; decontaminate containers before production.

Skills

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Durham , NC 27709Education Level: NoneSalary Range: $19.00 - $19.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: General Laborer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Material Handlers move recyclable material through the facility, conduct material grading and evaluate for sale destination. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Moves material through the facility with the use of material handling equipment (i.e. pallet jack, handcarts) as required.
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Load compactors and trailers.
• Operate baler.
• Decontaminate containers prior to being placed in production.
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.
• Properly documents work performed.
• Conducts material audits

Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or G.E.D and zero to four years’ previous experience.

Work Environment

• Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 50 pounds frequently.
• Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and lifting to 50 lbs.
• Normal setting for this job is in a waste building at a pharmaceutical facility. The environment may reflect weather conditions of heat or cold.
• Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, most of the workday.
• Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or less than documented here.

QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For

• Experience: Prior experience in general labor, sanitation, construction, or warehouse work is helpful but not required.
• Skills:
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and work independently or in a team.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks outdoors.
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-minded.
• Requirements:
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Work Environment

• Outdoor and industrial setting – expect exposure to dirt, dust, noise, and varying weather.
• Active, fast-paced work environment focused on safety and teamwork.
• PPE provided and required daily.

Why Work with Augment?

• Weekly pay and consistent full-time hours
• Long-term job opportunities with major waste industry employers
• Work that keeps you active and outdoors
• Support from a dedicated Augment recruiter
• Be part of an industry that provides essential community services