Material Handler I

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc.; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler I for the Bloomfield, CT area. This contract role runs on the 1st shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM EST, with a pay range of $19.91 to $22.12 per hour and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years of experience, strong communication and teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds while maintaining accuracy and safety in material handling tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience required.
• Verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
• Team player and detail oriented.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions
• Ability to lift 30 pounds
• Attention to detail
• Computer Literacy
• Experience using Microsoft Excel or other similar software

Responsibilities

• Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
• Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
• Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, and containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
• Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
• Assemble product containers and crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.
• Load and unload ship cargo, using winches and other hoisting devices.
• Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
• Carry needed tools and supplies from storage or trucks, and return them after use.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team player

Detail oriented

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Material Handler I Bloomfield CT Contract - 1st Shift, 5/40 Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST Pay Range: $19.91 - $22.12/Hr. Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience required.
• Verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
• Team player and detail oriented.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions
• Ability to lift 30 poun
• Attention to detail
• Computer Literacy
• Experience using Microsoft Excel or other similar software

Job Summary:

Material Handler I The main function of a material handler is to manually move freight, stock, or other materials or perform other unskilled general labor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Material Handler I Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
• Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
• Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, and containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
• Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
• Assemble product containers and crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.
• Load and unload ship cargo, using winches and other hoisting devices.
• Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
• Carry needed tools and supplies from storage or trucks, and return them after use.