Material Handler

Novolex; New York, Village of Holley (NY, NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that leads in packaging innovation and sustainability. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will be responsible for managing finished products in a warehouse setting. With a focus on safety and employee well-being, you will enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and training programs for career advancement. This is not just a job; it's a chance to grow and make a positive impact in your community while working with a dedicated team committed to excellence.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Telehealth Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Development Programs

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a Warehouse Material Handler or Forklift Operator.
• Forklift operator certification required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the receipt and organization of finished products.
• Safely operate material handling equipment including forklifts.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Basic Math Functions

Warehouse Organization

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

*Temp to Hire Opportunity
* Shift: Night Shift 6:00 PM - 6:30- AM
* Starting pay rate - $18.50 per hour plus $1.50 shift differential

Drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

How You'll Perform the Role

• Responsible for the receipt of all finished products


• Safely operate all material handling equipment including forklifts and/or pallet movers


• Support the materials handling process for production related materials


• Maintain an orderly and organized warehouse


• Weighs pallets and scrap when applicable


• Shrink wrap finished products and set up for warehouse pickup


• Examines finished pallets before pickup and distributes materials

What We Need From You

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• 2 Years Warehouse Material Handler/Forklift Operator Experience.


• Ability to perform basic math functions


• Forklift operator certification.


• Eligible to work in the United States.


• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.


• Work overtime as required.


• Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management.


• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.


• The commitment to work safely and to continue to learn and develop.

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.