Material Handler

Cascades; Town of Ashland (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Telemedicine

Retirement plan

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee assistance program

Referral bonus

Job summary

Cascades is seeking a Material Handler in Ashland, NY. This full-time role moves materials on the shop floor with health and safety first. 12-hour rotating shifts, every other weekend, and a robust benefits package await the successful candidate.

You will unload inbound inventory and load outbound shipments using clamp trucks, attend daily meetings, and contribute to a safety-focused environment. Forklift experience and SAP/Word skills are valued; a HS diploma is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Industrial Forklift operator is required.
• Computer literacy with SAP and Word is a strong asset.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Inbound: unload inventory from trailers using clamp trucks.
• Outbound: load paper rolls into trailers and railcars using clamp trucks.
• Attend and participate in daily crew meetings.

Skills

Forklift operator

Computer literacy

SAP

Word

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Clamp trucks

Job description

Requisition ID37207-Posted09/01/2026-Cascades - Bear Island (CEC_US_128)-Cascades – Bear Island-Procurement and Logistics

Every day, our team takes pride in rolling up their sleeves to create products that are mindful of the environment. Join us as a Material Handler in Ashland and help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first.

What’s in it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

• Hourly wage of$23.98/ hour based on skills and experience with increases after probationary period
• Full-time position with guaranteed hours for job stability
• 12-hour rotating shifts (6:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.), every other weekend
• A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-contributed retirement plan
• Profit sharing and employee share purchase plan - so you can share in our success
• Employee assistance program, because your physical and mental well-being matters
• Referral bonus - help grow the team and get rewarded
• Full benefits package within 31 days

What you’ll do

As a Material Handler, you’ll be at the heart of operations - right on the floor where materials take shape.

Your day-to-day:

Inbound:Safely unload inventory from trailers using clamp trucks

Outbound:Adhere to high-quality standards while loading paper rolls into trailers and railcars using industrial clamp trucks

Attend and actively participate in daily crew meetings

And much more!

Your strengths as a Material Handler

You are a natural fit for this role if:

Previous experience as an Industrial Forklift operator is required

Computer literacy, SAP and Wordexperience is a strong asset

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Experience with clamp trucks is considered an asset.

Must demonstrate a dedicated commitment to a safety-first attitude in an interdependent environment.

A resume must be included in order to be considered

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably.