Material Handler/Forklift Handler - 1st shift & 2nd shift

Blackstonevalley; Northbridge (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

STD

LTD

401(k)

Profit sharing

Job summary

Riverdale Mills in Northbridge, MA is seeking a Material Handler to support production by operating a forklift and ensuring a safe, efficient flow of materials. The role drives shipping/receiving, inventory accuracy, and timely material movement to production lines.

The candidate should have a High School diploma with 1-3 years of experience, forklift certification if possible, and strong organizational and communication skills. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies this on-site position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 1-3 years of experience.
• Workplace safety training and forklift operation certificate desired.
• Experience using RF scanner preferred.
• Must pass forklift operator training.

Responsibilities

• Ships and receives materials and keeps warehouse organized.
• Ensures inventory transactions and material receipts are accurate and timely.
• Places stock into inventory locations promptly.
• Delivers raw materials and shop supplies to production areas.
• Follows safety and material handling policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.
• Ensures working orders are in place prior to use.
• Maintains strong organization and communication with the team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma

Tools

RF scanner

Forklift operation certificate

Job description

The Material Handler performs a variety of standard functions to inspect and operate the forklift truck providing the safe and efficient flow of material throughout the production areas and keeping all lines supplied with work and aisle ways free from debris.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all duties required for shipping and receiving materials.
• Organizes warehouse as instructed.
• Ensures inventory transactions and material receipts are done in an accurate, timely manner.
• Places stock into inventory locations in a timely manner.
• Delivers raw materials and shop supplies to production areas as required.
• Complies with all existing safety and material handling policies and procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or needed.
• Ensure working orders prior to use.
• Be organized and have strong communication skills.

Requirements:

• High School diploma with 1-3 years of experience.
• Workplace safety training and forklift operation certificate desired.
• Experience using RF scanner preferred.
• Must pass forklift operator training.

• We offer a competitive & market salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k), profit sharing.

Riverdale Mills is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check and upon having the appropriate legal right to work.

About Us:

Riverdale Mills Corporation is one of the largest manufacturers of galvanized and PVC coated welded wire mesh in the world. A privately held company based in Northbridge, MA. Riverdale Mills specializes in the design and manufacturing of commercial, industrial and consumer wire products, tools and accessories for the marine, aquaculture, security, and construction and farming industries. The company’s exemplary quality and manufacturing expertise is known worldwide.