Material Handler I

The Lighthouse for The Blind in New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in New Orleans is seeking a Material Handler I responsible for managing the flow of raw materials and finished products in the production warehouse. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and multitasking skills, be dependable and motivated, and effectively operate material moving equipment, including pallet jacks. This full-time role involves physical tasks and requires standing for long periods while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Able to perform duties as required by department and function.
• Able to stand for long periods and perform repetitious work.
• Ability to maneuver 500 lbs. continually throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the flow of raw materials into, and finished products out of the assigned department.
• Inspect products to identify and report possible defects.
• Operate material moving equipment as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Dependable

Motivated

Detail-oriented

People-oriented

Ability to work in a team

Education

High school or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Description

Job Summary: The Material Handler I is responsible for the flow of raw materials in Lighthouse Louisiana’s Production warehouses.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure the flow of raw materials into, and finished products out of, their assigned department.
2. Inspect products to identify and report possible defects.
3. Operate material moving equipment as required.
4. Palletize and label finished product as assigned.
5. Shrink wrap finished goods as assigned.
6. Maintain the required output levels as specified by the department supervisor.
7. Adhere to the Lighthouse safety plan by utilizing safe workplace practices and immediately report all injuries, accidents, near misses, emergencies, and safety hazards to the appropriate Lighthouse official.
8. Work and coordinate within the product flow of the department and coordinate all activities with the supervisor.
9. Conduct all business in a positive, relationship‑building manner at all times.
10. Perform all duties in compliance with Lighthouse’s ISO Quality System procedures.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education: High school or GED preferred.
2. Special Knowledge: Organizational skills; ability to multi‑task.
3. Experience: Pallet jack operation heavily preferred.
4. Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
5. Physical: Able to perform duties as required by department and function, able to stand for long periods and perform repetitious work; ability to maneuver 500 lbs. continually throughout the day. Able to travel throughout the facility to safely and effectively manage all work responsibilities, breaks, and emergency evacuations, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Able to manage all self‑care needs, and activities of daily living as required to support successful employment, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
6. Personality: Dependable, motivated, organized, detail‑oriented, people‑oriented; ability to work well in a team environment.
7. Working Conditions: Inside and outside, warehouse.
8. Work Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hours, overtime as needed/ Non‑Exempt.
9. Background Check and Drug Testing Required: Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results.

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The incumbent in this position will perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective operation of the Division/Department upon request by his/her supervisor.

Accomplishments in these areas of responsibility will be the basis of the employee’s evaluation, continuation of employment and change in compensation.

At Lighthouse Louisiana, we are committed to the principles of equal employment. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. We are dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay (and other compensation), termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. In addition, we take affirmative actions to recruit, hire, promote and retain veterans.