Material Handler (1st shift & 3rd shift - 12 hour shifts)

Wavepoint; North East (Erie County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating forklifts to efficiently manage warehouse operations, including loading, unloading, and inspecting materials. This position requires a keen attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols, ensuring that all tasks are performed safely and efficiently. With a focus on teamwork and operational excellence, you will play a crucial role in maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting the overall logistics process. If you are results-driven and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Shift Differential for 3rd Shift

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Flexible Spending Account

8 Paid Holiday Days

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Match

Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience is essential for operating equipment safely.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move and stack merchandise within the warehouse.
• Inspect trailers and materials for damage and ensure proper inventory control.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Inventory Management Systems

Job description

Material Handler (1st shift & 3rd shift - 12 hour shifts)

The Material Handler is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, count, unload, and load merchandise within the warehouse. The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient use of industrial vehicles and equipment. The Material Handler is responsible for order selection and inspection, as needed. The incumbent must have a clear understanding of, and adhere to, Wavepoint Warehousing's operational and safety policies and procedures. The incumbent will also be asked to assist in unstacking, packing, shrink wrapping, and restacking pallets of products to make a variety of display packs for customers.

Benefits Offered:

• Weekly Pay
• Shift Differential Offered for 3rd Shift
• Paid Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible Spending Account
• 8 Paid holiday days
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company match 401(k) Retirement Savings

Requirements:

• Inspect trailers and inbound materials for signs of shipment damage, contamination, and infestation. Report any damages to supervision.
• Verify quantities, lot numbers, and production code dates against manifests and driver documents. Report any shortages, misplacements, or discrepancies to supervision.
• Unload inbound trailer shipments safely and efficiently.
• Move the product to the appropriate storage locations.
• Pull and prepare the product for shipment, ensuring that the product comes from the proper locations and that the quantities and lot numbers agree with the picking documents.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Inspect trailers and outbound materials for signs of damage, contamination, and infestation. Report any damages to supervision.
• Safely and efficiently move products from the staging or storage areas into trailers.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using sit-down and stand-up style forklifts, or other power equipment with various attachments.
• Inspect equipment daily and verify that it is operational, and meets safety requirements, prior to the start of the day's activity. Report any issues to supervision.
• Maintain all equipment and materials in a neat, clean manner.
• Operate all equipment safely and efficiently, following prescribed work methods.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that inventory control and security are maintained.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Lift cases off pallets to place on the conveyor.
• Remove bottles from the tray and place them in a tray of mixed product.
• Guide case of packed product to wrap machine.
• The heat tunnel will shrink-wrap and the case will need to be stacked at the end of the line.
• Properly palletize cases per customer order.
• Place on the turntable to wrap and seal with stretch film.
• Continue to stack another new pallet while the turntable wraps the prior pallet.
• May drive lift truck, if certified, to move full and empty pallets.
• Advise the lead person of any damage.
• Keep the area clean from trash and debris.
• Keep all dropped containers picked up and sorted (good or damaged).
• Perform other duties as requested by the lead/supervisor.

Material Handler Requirements:

• Prior forklift experience.
• Safe driving operations.
• Detail-oriented and results-driven.
• Standing 4-8 hours a day.
• Walking short periods.
• Lifting, occasional heavy lifting over-head lifting, from floor level, weights from 10-60 lbs., and lifting while moving the body in various motions.
• Carrying items 10-60 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling.
• Climbing/Balance, off forklift, trucks, docks, anything else that requires a step up or down.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to work in various conditions, indoors and outdoors; zero (0) to hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit, dry or wet climates.
• Must be able to work in trailers with temperatures of zero (0) or below, or temperatures of 32 degrees or above.
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand the English language.
• Simple problem-solving skills.

Compensation details: 15-18 Hourly Wage

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage