Material Handler (1st shift)

Wastequip; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Rx insurance

HSA

Dental plan options

Vision insurance

FSA

Health care FSA

Dependent care FSA

Base life insurance

Disability insurance

STD/LTD

Job summary

Wastequip in Tyler, TX seeks a Forklift Operator (Material Handler) to move raw materials, parts and finished goods around the plant and support multiple departments. The role requires forklift operation experience and certification, attention to detail, and the ability to work 1st or 2nd shift, with a base hourly rate of $16.28 and a $2.00 shift differential for the 2nd shift.

Responsibilities include receiving and stocking materials, supporting production demands, transferring goods to

Qualifications

• 1+ years forklift experience in production.
• Forklift certification required.
• Attention to detail and care.
• Maintain product/material order on racks, floor and staging areas.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations and keep records.
• Ability to follow instructions under limited supervision.
• Flexible to work in 1st or 2nd shift as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify and stock incoming raw materials.
• Supply production with materials and parts as required to meet production demands.
• Transfer finished goods to holding and/or loading areas.
• Perform safety inspections and simple routine maintenance on tools.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear PPE at all times.
• Ensure 5S standards are maintained in the workplace.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Attention to detail

Inventory organization

Basic math

Shift flexibility

Job description

Job Description:

Wastequip has an immediate opportunity for a Forklift Operator (Material Handler) to support our Tyler, TX manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate will utilize a forklift to move raw materials, parts and finished goods throughout the plant and provide support in multiple departments.

1st shift:

Monday - Friday (6:00AM-3:30PM)

2nd shift:

Monday-Thursday: (4:00PM-1:30AM)
Friday (2:30PM-11:00PM)

Hourly Rate:

$16.28

$2.00 pay shift differential (2nd shift)

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify and stock incoming raw materials


• Supplying production with materials and parts as required to meet production demands


• Transfer finished goods to holding and/or loading areas


• Perform safety inspections and simple routine maintenance to ensure tools remain safe and fully operational


• Maintain a safe work environment and wear required PPE at all times


• Ensure that workplace is maintained in compliance with 5S standards

Qualifications

• 1+ years prior experience operating a forklift in a production environment


• Ability to be forklift certified


• Attention to detail and care


• Ability to maintain all Product/material in order on racks, production floor and staging areas


• Ability to maintain accurate records and perform basic mathematical operations


• Ability to follow instructions under limited supervision


• Flexible to work in either 1st or 2nd shift, as needed

Company Benefits:

• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans


• Prescription (Rx) Insurance


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans


• Vision Insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)


• Health Care FSA


• Dependent Care FSA


• Company Paid Base Life Insurance


• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance


• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance


• Company Paid Disability Insurance


• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)


• Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance


• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match


• Voluntary Pet Insurance


• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time


• Paid Grandparent Leave


• Paid Bonding Leave


• Adoption Assistance


• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.