Material Handler/Helper

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Material Handler/Helper to assist in production activities. This role involves routine physical tasks, including moving materials, cleaning work areas, and operating machinery. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a willingness to learn through on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• No experience required, 3-6 months of on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, stack, separate, and move parts and materials.
• Perform general cleanup duties including maintaining the plant grounds.
• Operate precision measuring devices and hand tools as required.

Skills

Physical Labor

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead Cranes

Hand Tools

Job description

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Minimum qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent. No experience required. 3-6 months of on-the-job training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities: This position requires routine physical tasks to assist in production activities at the CNC Machine Shop. Responsibilities include supplying or holding materials or tools, cleaning work areas and equipment, and moving materials to and from specific areas.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Adhere to all plant safety rules and procedures.
• Load, unload, stack, separate, and move parts and materials using machines, trucks, forklifts, conveyors, and cranes.
• Perform general cleanup duties including maintaining the plant grounds, buildings, work areas, vehicles, and equipment.
• Attach slings, ropes, cables, or chains to move materials.
• Weigh, count, identify, package, and tag materials or products for transfer or shipping.
• Complete necessary documents for shipping, receiving, and maintenance.
• Inspect materials under supervision.
• Use proper packaging, stacking, and palletizing methods.
• Operate precision measuring devices, hand tools, cutting torches, forklifts, overhead cranes, etc., as required.

The work environment includes both shop floor and outdoor duties. Physical labor such as standing, walking, lifting, and operating machinery is required.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Government Administration

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