Material Handler – Day (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM) & Second Shift (12:00 PM – 8:30 PM)

Recruits Lab; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Job summary

A leading global operations company is seeking a dependable Material Handler to support warehouse and distribution operations. This entry-level role offers shifts in a fast-paced environment focusing on safety and efficiency. Responsibilities include unloading, order picking, and maintaining equipment, with a requirement for a high school diploma or GED. Compensation is $23/hr.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs using proper techniques.
• Able to follow directions with emphasis on safety and accuracy.
• Available to work assigned shifts (Day or Second).
• Reliable work habits and the ability to handle stress.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and verify shipments against manifests.
• Accurately pick products by number and quantity.
• Verify outbound orders for accuracy and labeling.
• Operate and maintain warehouse equipment safely.
• Keep accurate inventory records and assist with counts.

Skills

Dependable

Safety-conscious

Basic computer skills

Strong communication skills

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Cherry pickers

Job description

Material Handler – Day (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM) & Second Shift (12:00 PM – 8:30 PM)

Location: Paris, KY

Type: Contract / Full-Time

Duration: Day Shift: 08/05/2025 – 12/31/2025 | Second Shift: 09/22/2025 – 12/31/2025

Compensation: $23/hr

About the Role:

Our client, a leading global operations company, is seeking dependable, safety-conscious Material Handlers to support warehouse and distribution operations across multiple shifts. This role is ideal for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented warehouse environment and can operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inbound Operations: Unload trucks, trailers, and containers; verify shipments against manifests; inspect for damage or discrepancies; report shortages or mis-shipments; move materials safely to storage locations.
• Order Picking: Accurately pick products by number, quantity, and type (lot, batch, serial number); transport orders using forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment; label, tag, band, wrap, and palletize as required.
• Outbound Operations: Verify outbound orders for quantity, labeling, and accuracy; efficiently load trailers, railcars, or containers; obtain signatures for shipments when needed.
• Equipment & Maintenance: Operate and maintain warehouse equipment safely and in compliance with OSHA standards; charge forklift batteries and maintain work areas.
• Inventory Management: Keep accurate inventory records; assist with physical counts, cycle counts, and stock rotation; input adjustments in warehouse management systems as needed.
• Additional Duties: Repack, consolidate, or repair goods; operate shrink-wrap machines; clean trailers, docks, and work areas; perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification is a plus
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 lbs using proper techniques
• Able to follow directions with emphasis on safety and accuracy
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with warehouse systems
• Able to work in fast-paced, high-volume environments
• Available to work assigned shift (Day or Second)
• Strong communication skills: read SOPs, complete reports, interact with supervisors and team members
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to apply common sense to routine instructions and solve basic warehouse problems
• Physical stamina: stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, climb, reach, and perform repetitive movements
• Reliable work habits and the ability to handle stress or shifting priorities
• Industrial warehouse setting with exposure to moving machinery, noise, dust, and temperature changes
• Requires standing, walking, lifting, and repetitive motion throughout the shift
• Strict adherence to safety protocols is mandatory

Schedule Options:

• Day Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Second Shift: Monday – Friday, 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Other