Material Handler — 12-Hour Rotating Shifts with Forklift

Advansix; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off including vacation

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Stock purchase program

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

AdvanSix is hiring for a Material Handler on a 12-hour rotating shift. You will load, warehouse, and ship materials, participate in 5S and continuous improvement, and obtain a forklift license. The role requires safety focus and teamwork with cross-functional groups.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication, and the ability to work in various weather or conditions, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma/GED.
• Must be willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift environment that includes holidays, weekends, and required overtime.
• Proficiency with a computer, including programs such as Word and Excel.
• Must be able to complete a background check and drug test successfully.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be willing and able to work in a team environment.
• Must meet minimum physical requirements needed to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to safely wear, utilize, and operate all required personal protective equipment (PPE) according to manufacturer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Loading, warehousing, and shipping of tankers, boxes, sacks and overseas bulk containers by using various processes (manual and mechanical).
• Participate in AdvanSix OS (Operating System) principles, i.e. Standard Work, 5S, Continuous Improvement, etc.
• Obtain a fork lift license
• Participate in scheduled and unscheduled outages
• Train unqualified Material Handlers
• Additional responsibilities as needed

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Safety awareness

PPE compliance

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

AdvanSix is hiring for a Material Handler on a 12-hour rotating shift. You will load, warehouse, and ship materials, participate in 5S and continuous improvement, and obtain a forklift license. The role requires safety focus and teamwork with cross-functional groups.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication, and the ability to work in various weather or conditions, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.