Material Handler: Growth, On-Time Shipping & Benefits

Mittera Creative + Tech; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Policies

Short and Long-Term Disability

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Paid Veteran Time Off

Legal Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Parental Leave

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Mittera Creative + Tech is seeking a Material Handler in Newton, IA to support our production and shipping teams. You will locate and wrap products, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and place items on delivery trucks to fulfill customer orders.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and timely performance in a fast-paced environment. Prior material management experience and strong basic math are preferred; willingness to learn and work with minimal supervision is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of previous material management experience preferred.
• Safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, and any other lift equipment required for the job (following appropriate training).
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos.
• Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to use basic math skills to solve practical problems.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items, or signals machine operators to move materials onto and off trucks, ships, and loading docks.
• Reads and understands the job ticket and other special instructions before beginning the assigned job.
• Obtains and records accurate counts of finished products, goods, and materials to be shipped and for those received.
• Packs materials in a manner that will ensure delivery without damage, following job jacket and/or customer packing specifications.
• Identifies contents and number of pieces of shipments on all boxes, cartons, or skids, using proper labeling methods.
• Checks accuracy of all shipping and receiving documents.
• Utilizing the shipping system to process shipments, including packages and skids.
• Scheduling delivery trucks for on-time shipments.
• Prepare the stacking area (skids, cardboard and boxes).
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Reading instructions

Organizational skills

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Basic computing

Job description

Mittera Creative + Tech is seeking a Material Handler in Newton, IA to support our production and shipping teams. You will locate and wrap products, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and place items on delivery trucks to fulfill customer orders.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and timely performance in a fast-paced environment. Prior material management experience and strong basic math are preferred; willingness to learn and work with minimal supervision is essential.