Material Handler - 9am-5:30pm

O'Neal Industries; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut UPM, located at 350 Pleasant Valley Road, South Windsor, CT, seeks a Material Handler to organize shipping, prepare materials for shipment, and support production through precise handling of materials. The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and efficient shipping operations.

Responsibilities include organizing outbound shipments, packaging to specifications, and maintaining accurate inventory records.

Qualifications

• Experience in material handling, shipping/receiving, or warehouse operations preferred.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials safely.
• Basic computer skills for inventory and transaction entry.
• Experience with metal cutting machinery or bandsaws is a plus.
• CDL (not required but valued) for occasional transportation needs.

Responsibilities

• Organize the shipping floor and stage daily outbound shipments.
• Package materials according to company and customer specifications.
• Prepare orders for shipment, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Attach packing slips, certifications, and required documentation.
• Weigh and measure materials to verify shipping requirements.
• Return unprocessed or unused materials to inventory.
• Safely operate forklifts to move, load, and unload materials.
• Use lifting equipment such as hoists, pallet jacks, and cranes.
• Maintain accurate material transactions and location updates in the operating system.
• Set up and operate metal cutting machinery.
• Run bandsaws and other cutting equipment as needed.
• Track material movement and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Ensure proper labeling, documentation, and traceability of materials.
• Support cycle counts and inventory audits when required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping and production area.
• Perform housekeeping tasks including sweeping, debris removal, and general upkeep.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Material handling

Tools

Metal cutting machinery

Bandsaws

Hoists & cranes

Job description

Connecticut UPM
350 Pleasant Valley Road
South Windsor, CT 06074, USA

Connecticut UPM
350 Pleasant Valley Road
South Windsor, CT 06074, USA

The Material Handler is responsible for organizing daily shipping operations, preparing materials for shipment, and supporting production through accurate handling, movement, and processing of materials. This role requires strong attention to detail, safe operation of equipment, and the ability to maintain an efficient and orderly shipping environment.

Key Responsibilities

Shipping & Receiving

Organize the shipping floor and stage daily outbound shipments.

Package materials according to company and customer specifications.

Prepare orders for shipment, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Attach packing slips, certifications, and required documentation.

Weigh and measure materials to verify shipping requirements.

Return unprocessed or unused materials to inventory.

Safely operate forklifts to move, load, and unload materials.

Use lifting equipment such as hoists, pallet jacks, and cranes.

Maintain accurate material transactions and location updates in the operating system.

Set up and operate metal cutting machinery.

Run bandsaws and other cutting equipment as needed.

Inventory & Documentation

Track material movement and maintain accurate inventory records.

Ensure proper labeling, documentation, and traceability of materials.

Support cycle counts and inventory audits when required.

Workplace Maintenance

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping and production area.

Perform housekeeping tasks including sweeping, debris removal, and general upkeep.

Qualifications

Experience in material handling, shipping/receiving, or warehouse operations preferred.

Ability to lift, move, and handle materials safely.

Basic computer skills for inventory and transaction entry.

Experience with metal cutting machinery or bandsaws is a plus.

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

CDL (not required but valued)for occasional transportation needs.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, and move materials throughout the shift.

Comfortable working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

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Licenses & Certifications

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