Material Handler/Forklift Driver - A Shift

Altium Packaging; Town of Sparta (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

401(k) with company contributions

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and training opportunities

Paid holidays and vacation days

Job summary

Altium Packaging in Sparta, TN is seeking a Material Handler to receive, store and distribute raw materials to designated staging areas, supporting smooth production operations. The role requires forklift operation, adherence to safety standards, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to obtain forklift certification within 30 days.

Work shifts are 12-hour A shifts with potential overtime. Strong reliability, teamwork and the ability to follow procedures are essential as you support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and obtain certification within 30 days.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a loud production environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store and distribute raw materials to designated staging areas.
• Operate forklift to unload inbound and outbound shipments.
• Inspect materials for quality and report discrepancies.
• Prepare materials for grinding process.
• Transport materials and finished products to appropriate staging areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of ramp, dock and surrounding areas.
• Perform duties safely and comply with company policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Location Address:

600 Vista Drive, Sparta, Tennessee 38583

Work Shift:

12hr-A Shift (United States of America)

The Material Handler receives, stores and distributes raw materials and supplies to designated staging areas.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Material Handler receives, stores and distributes raw materials and supplies to designated staging areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies.
• Operate forklift to unload inbound and outbound shipments.
• Visually inspect materials and report discrepancies in quality.
• Prepare materials for grinding process.
• Transport and store materials, finished products and supplies to appropriate staging area. Report locations for proper labeling.
• Transport scrapped materials from production line to the grinder area.
• Maintain cleanliness of ramp, dock and compactor area.
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Keep assigned work area clean and orderly and dispose of scrap material properly.
• Perform all work in order to ensure the safety of yourself and all other plant personnel.
• Must be able to become forklift certified within 30 days of starting position.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are minimum requirements for the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us!
We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision‑making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.

Our Guiding Principles

• Act with Integrity & in Compliance
• Drive Value Creation
• Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs
• Focus on the Customer
• Act with Humility
• Treat others with Dignity and Respect
• Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

_ We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People! _
We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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