Material Handler 1st shift (Local)

Ameri-Force, Inc; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry Leading Pay

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Short-Term Disabilities

Term Life Benefits

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Ameri-Force, Inc is seeking a Material Handler at our Akron, OH facility to support smooth production flows. You will move, store, and deliver materials, ensuring accurate inventory and safe handling of items throughout the shift.

The role requires operating forklifts and related equipment, with emphasis on organization and clear communication with team members. This is an on-site, safety-conscious position under conditions that may involve heat or cold environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in material handling in an industrial setting preferred.
• Proficiency operating forklifts, pallet jacks and other material handling equipment.
• Excellent organizational skills to maintain inventory records.
• Effective communication with team members regarding material movements.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently move materials, components, and supplies within the facility using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, monitor stock levels, and assist in regular inventory counts.
• Load and unload trucks and verify shipments, inspect materials for damage.
• Store materials in designated areas, ensuring proper labeling and safety adherence.
• Deliver materials to production areas or workstations as needed per schedule or requests.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Organization

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description: Material Handler

Job Summary

As a Material Handler, you will be a vital part of operations, ensuring the smooth flow of materials and supplies within our facility. Your role will involve safe handling, storage, and distribution of materials, contributing to the efficiency and success of our production processes.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently move materials, components, and supplies within the facility using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, monitor stock levels, and assist in conducting regular inventory counts to ensure adequate supplies.
• Load and unlock trucks and delivery vehicles, verifying the accuracy of shipments and inspecting materials for damage.
• Store materials in designated areas, ensuring proper organizing, labeling and adherence to safety guidelines.
• Deliver materials and supplies to production areas or workstations as needed following a schedule or requests.

Essential Skills & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in material handling or a related role in an industrial setting is preferred.
• Proficiency in operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Excellent organizational skills to maintain orderly storage areas and accurate inventory records.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and relay information regarding material movements.

Safety & Environmental Factors

All employees are expected to adhere to the company's safety policies to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. This role involves working under extreme hot or cold conditions and requires the physical ability to stand for the entire shift, use hands for various tasks, ascend stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. Team members must occasionally lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close, distant, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Ameri-Force Benefits

As part of the Ameri-Force team, a recognized ESOP company, you have a personal stake in the collective success of the organization, fostering a collaborative and rewarding work environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Industry Leading Pay
• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Short-Term Disabilities Benefits
• Term Life Benefits
• Referral Bonuses

*Referral Bonuses are available for specific jobs only

About Ameri-Force

Since 1991, Ameri-Force has been a leader in skilled trades staffing, offering a people-focused approach that provides competitive advantages for our clients and rewarding career opportunities for our contract employees. Our expertise in maritime, manufacturing, industrial, ensures a seamless experience by handling federal and state taxes, unemployment, and worker's compensation, along with offering comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance. Join Ameri-Force and be part of a company that values your success.

Learn more at ameriforce.com

*Note: The specific duties, skills and qualifications may vary depending on the company's requirements and the nature of the tasks performed at the site. Employees must be willing to make reasonable adjustments to their tasks depending on the requirements of the client. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Pay: $20/hr