Material Handler I

Marvin Composites; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$300 annual wellbeing account to spend

Better Living Day!

Annual profit sharing

Giving at Marvin

Brighter Days Fund

Job summary

Marvin Composites in Salem, VA is seeking a Material Handler to join our growing manufacturing team. You will safely operate forklifts, support warehouse logistics, and help maintain a productive, safe work environment.

This role offers overnight shifts, a rotating schedule, and competitive hourly pay with shift differentials. You’ll work cross‑functionally across departments while upholding our commitment to quality and safety. We offer health insurance, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a current Marvin Composites forklift certification or obtain one
• Computer proficiency
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong time management skills
• Consistent and reliable attendance

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and maintain incident rate goals with regular safety inspections
• Achieve customer service goals through positive relationships and strong attendance
• Efficiently maintain warehouse and logistics, including crate movement, staging, and loading
• Provide versatile support across departments in a collaborative environment

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Customer service

Time management

Attendance

Computer proficiency

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Marvin Composites in Salem, Va. is growing and hiring! Are you seeking an opportunity in a manufacturing environment where your attention to detail and hands‑on experience can shine? At Marvin Composites, we specialize in designing and crafting cutting‑edge pultruded fiberglass composite materials, setting the standard in the industry.

Our state‑of‑the‑art, air‑conditioned facilities are just one example of our commitment to employee well‑being. At Marvin Composites, we value your professional growth and offer cross‑training opportunities through our skill advancement program, ensuring that you're constantly challenged in your role. Join our team at Marvin Composites and be a key player in our cutting‑edge manufacturing and production operations!

Highlights of your role

Material Handler

• Safely operates forklifts, maintains incident rate goals, reports near misses and ensures a safe work environment through regular safety inspections
• Achieves customer service goals through creating positive relationships, maintaining attendance, and using strong communication skills
• Efficiently maintain warehouse and logistics, ensuring a streamlined process for crate movement, staging, and loading.
• Provide versatile support and assistance across departments, adapting to varied team needs for a collaborative work environment

Schedule

Overnights: 6:30 PM - 6:45 AM

Work 7 out of 14 days every two weeks. Every other weekend is a 3 day weekend off!

The normal work schedule includes working 36 hours one week (Sun/Wed/Thu) and 48 hours the next (Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat).

Pay

Earn an effective hourly wage of $26.00- $28.51 /hr. DOE.

Pay for Experience if applicable!

Base: $20.00 - $22.40/hr DOE.

Night Shift Diff: $3.00/hr

Weekend Premium: $4.00/hr (FRI - SUN)

You’re a good fit if you have (or if you can)

Requirements

• Ability to maintain a current Marvin Composites forklift certifications or obtain one
• Computer proficiency
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong time management skills

Consistent and reliable attendance

We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin

From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family‑owned and‑led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities. For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award‑winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors. Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!

Some Of Our Unique And Most Popular Benefits Include

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
• Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships

Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at [e-mail] .

Compensation

$20.00 to $24.10