Material Handler - 2nd and 3rd Shift

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.; Elizabethton (TN); On-site; USD 2,159,388 - 3,075,492; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential—$1.50 for 2nd shift

Retention bonus—$2,000 total

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is a leading manufacturer of water works brass, plumbing valves, pumps and water systems.

We are seeking a reliable associate to move materials, assist with cycle counts, and prepare orders for shipment. You will operate material handling equipment and help maintain accurate inventory records. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong organizational skills, and a team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Team player with reliability and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Move materials within the plant.
• Assist with daily cycle counts and inventory tracking.
• Fill requisitions and distribute stock to production cells.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Baler

Scales

Job description

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is a leading manufacturer of water works brass, plumbing valves, pumps and water systems, and natural gas valves and meter bars. The company was founded in 1856 and is committed to taking care of the customer – our boss – through investments in education, automation, and innovation. A career at A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. comes with a family‑friendly culture, on‑the‑job training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a difference every single day.

Responsibilities

• Moving materials within the plant.
• Assist with daily cycle counts.
• Fill requisitions, work orders or requests for material or other stock items and distribute to the production cells.
• Load and unload materials onto or off pallets, trays and shelves by hand or with hand jack or fork truck.
• Load and operate baler.
• Band bales and move with fork truck.
• Operate scales, use tare weights and verify inventory.
• Cleans work area and other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Use computer, tablet and/or complete paperwork to enter and track information on items shipped, received or moved to or from inventory.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place order on pallet, stretch wrap the order and mark material with identifying information and/or shipping labels.
• Post weights and shipping charges and affix proper labels.
• Compare identifying information and counts, weigh or measure items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records.
• Operate various material handling and packing equipment.
• Assemble, process and ship customer orders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Team player.

Wages and Benefits

• Wages start at $19.89 with increases every 6 months as you move up the wage scale.
• Shift Differential - $1.50 for 2nd Shift.
• $2,000 Retention Bonus – $500 at 90 days, $500 at 180 days, and $1,000 at 365 days of employment.
• Excellent benefit package offered.

Benefits

• Benefits include major medical (BCBS), Delta dental and vision, company‑sponsored basic life insurance and short‑term disability. Voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long‑term disability available. Competitive 401(k) with company matching, generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, and company giveaways, family picnics, and more!

A pre‑employment Background Check and 6‑panel (no THC) Drug screen are required.

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is an equal opportunity employer.