Material Handler 1st Shift

Curry Warehouses; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Excellent work environment

Competitive pay

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Curry Warehouses is seeking a reliable forklift operator for our first shift. You will operate material handling equipment, pull and prepare product samples, and perform cycle counts in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

We require a High School diploma or equivalent and on-the-job forklift certification. Two years of forklift experience in distribution is preferred, with a safety-minded approach and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• On-the-job forklift certification provided.
• Two years forklift experience in a distribution warehouse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate stretch wrapping machine.
• Receive, store, stage and ship materials using forklift and pallet jacks.
• Conduct cycle counts and document results.
• Weight and document packages; photograph damaged items.
• Palletize bags and operate hydraulic box dumper as needed.
• Maintain safe operation of scissor lifts and use scanning devices.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Education

High School or equivalent

Forklift certification

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Mobile Software Training

Job description

A little about us and why we need one-another:

Over 100 years ago, a man named John Thurman Curry started out hauling luggage for travelers from the Parkersburg train station to their homes. He called his company J.T. Curry Transfer, and this was our humble beginning. Now, five generations later and still a family business, we call ourselves Curry Warehouses. Because of our exacting standards, we are the premier third-party logistics company in the area. Our forklifts are top of the line and all-electric. Our human resources department provides employees with an App which connects them instantly to a snapshot of everything going on in the company and allows control over much of what happens with them. We utilize a state-of-the-art warehouse management system (WMS). Our innovative storage techniques and processes set standards globally. If you become one for us, you will play an important role in ensuring our warehouse operates with perfection.

This is a 1st shift position.

Schedule is Monday - Friday 4:30am to 1:00pm.

The following education and experience are necessary for this position:

• High School or equivalent

To do this job you will need:

• Training: Mobile Warehouse Management Software Training (on the job)
• Certification: Forklift certification (on the job)
• Skills: High attention to detail
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Experience: 2 years of forklift experience in a distribution warehouse setting preferred.

Your duties and responsibilities will be:

• Operate Stretch wrapping machine
• Pull and prepare product samples.
• Conduct cycle counts as required.
• Operate deblocking equipment
• Tear down equipment for cleaning.
• Operate a valve-fill bagging machine.
• Palletize bags.
• Weigh and document packages.
• Operate a hydraulic box dumper
• Receive, Store, stage, and ship customer materials using forklift and pallet jacks.
• Record any damage to product, equipment, or building using Damage Report Form and photographs.
• Safe operation of scissor lifts when necessary.
• Proficient use of scanning devices for documenting movement of customer materials.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

What you might like about working for us:

• Generous benefit package
• Excellent work environment
• Excellent pay structure
• Excellent PTO plan and paid holidays
• We are a company that cares about its’ employees.

Curry Warehouses is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Curry Warehouses maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates who receive job offers will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment. This policy is designed to promote a safe and productive work environment for all employees.

Curry Warehouses conducts background checks on all new hires as a condition of employment. The background check process may include verification of education, employment history, criminal records, and other information as permitted by applicable law. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these background checks.