Material Handler

Dimar-Manufacturing; Town of Clarence (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Dimar-Manufacturing in Clarence, NY seeks a safety‑oriented Material Handler to load, unload, and move materials for prompt access to shipping and production areas. This on‑site role supports fast-paced operations.

Candidates should be forklift certified, hold a valid driver’s license, and have 1–2 years of manufacturing experience, with a High School Diploma or GED. Overtime and weekend work may be required in a busy shop environment.

Qualifications

• Must be forklift certified and operate lifting devices safely.
• Must possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license.
• 1–2 years manufacturing experience or equivalent.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, cranes, hoists, and pallet jacks to load, unload, transport, or stack material.
• Read work orders or follow verbal instructions to select materials to move.
• Move materials within the facility to support shipping and production needs.

Skills

Forklift certification

Valid driver’s license

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to follow directions precisely

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1–2 years manufacturing experience

Job description

Description

First Shift: 5:30AM - 2:00PM

Clarence, New York

Job Summary

Loads, unloads and moves materials/products within the facility for prompt and accurate access to shipping and/or production based upon the needs of the company and the customer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, cranes, hoists, and pallet jack to load, unload, transport, or stack material.
• Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
• Reads work orders or follows verbal instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved

Non-essential Duties

• (May) Act as back-up driver for company truck
• Follows all safety procedures
• Maintain vehicles in good working condition.
• Communicate with others to coordinate material handling or movement.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to work under pressure
• Able to follow directions precisely
• Must be certified to operate forklift and drive in a safe manner.
• Must possess valid unrestricted driver’s license

Experience and Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 – 2 years manufacturing experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

• Machine shop work environment; dust, grease and metal shavings common.
• Requires the use of the following personal protective equipment: safety glasses, steel toed shoes/boots.
• Must be able to: Work safely in a fast paced environment
• Work overtime, including weekends as requested.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.