Material Handler 1

Cascades; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Telemedicine

Employer-contributed retirement plan

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee assistance program

Referral bonus

Full benefits within 31 days

Job summary

Cascades in Ashland, VA is seeking a Material Handler 1 to support on-floor operations. You will move materials, unload from trailers, and load rolls into trailers or railcars using clamp trucks, while maintaining safety and quality.

A 12-hour rotating shift schedule and full benefits accompany this role. Qualified candidates will have forklift experience, SAP/Word familiarity, and a High School diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial forklift equipment and safe material handling.
• Proficiency with SAP and basic word processing.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Operate clamp trucks to unload inbound inventory from trailers.
• Load paper rolls into trailers and railcars with clamp trucks.
• Attend and participate in daily crew meetings.
• Ensure safety standards and quality on the floor.

Skills

Forklift operator

SAP

Word

High school diploma/GED

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Clamp trucks

Job description

Welcome to Cascades! 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 1 in Ashland and help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first.

What’s in it for you

• 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 1, 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!

You Are a Natural Fit For This Role If

• Previous experience as an Industrial Forklift operator is required
• Computer literacy, SAP and Word experience 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. #LP01