Material Handler

NFI Industries; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Plan

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

NFI Industries in Fife, WA, is seeking a Seasonal Material Handler responsible for manual and hand truck movement of materials and finished goods. This temporary position lasts 1 to 6 months but may lead to a full-time role for high performers. The job requires physical stamina and attention to detail, working in varying environments. The hourly rate is $20. Benefits include medical, dental, and paid time off. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and excellent physical capability.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours.
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
• Ability to work irregular or extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Manually or using hand truck performs various material handling duties.
• Loads finished product on pallet or hand truck.
• Stacks skids or pallets in designated areas.

Skills

Standing/Walking for long periods

Lifting 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Job description

Overview

The Seasonal Material Handler is responsible for manually or by hand truck moving materials, supplies, and finished goods to designated places in the facility or onto trucks. Position typically reports to the Warehouse Supervisor or Lead.

This is a seasonal, project-based assignment with an initial duration of 1 to 6 months, depending on operational needs. While this role begins as a short-term contract, there is a strong potential for it to transition into a permanent, full-time NFI position for high-performing individuals who demonstrate a strong fit with our team culture and goals.

First Shift

Responsibilities

• Manually or using hand truck performs various material handling duties in the facility.
• Manually loads finished product on pallet or hand truck.
• Stacks skids or pallets in designated areas.
• Provides cleaning services, as necessary, including sweeping floors, cleaning offices and removal of trash in proper containers or designated areas.
• Performs other related tasks to keep the work area safe, clean and organized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours.
• Must be able to lift and/or pull 50 lbs without restriction.
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
• Walking in the distribution center and around area with great frequency; facilities are over a quarter mile in length.
• Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and able to access all areas of building without limitations.
• Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed by the customer
• Must have attention to detail

We are excited to share the base hourly rate for this position is $20.00 HOUR. NFI takes into consideration applicants' qualifications, experience, education, geographic location, when determining a starting rate of pay.

Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options. In addition, employees receive 1.077 hours of paid time per week in Year 1 and 6 paid holidays. You will also accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked, which you may use beginning on the 90th day of your employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.