Material Handler I - 1st Shift

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Flex spending accounts

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Maker’s Pride, LLC in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Material Handler responsible for storing, moving, and handling products in a structured environment. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Material Handlers will operate forklifts, maintain inventory, and ensure product safety and cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, ability to work in a team, and meet physical requirements.

Competitive wages and various benefits, including health insurance and paid time off, are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable in GMPs or willingness to learn.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Transport, pack, and handle products and materials.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment safely.
• Maintain inventory levels as directed.

Skills

Knowledge of GMPs

Forklift operation

Mathematical skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Handcarts

Pallet jacks

Job description

Boise, 7101 S Eisenman Road, Boise, Idaho, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM

What We Want to Give You

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including:

• health/dental/vision insurance
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)

Job Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for storing, moving, and handling products and materials. Material Handlers work in a structured work environment to minimize safety risks. Material Handlers will need to be reliable and able to work with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday
1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies, transports, packs, removes and disposes of products and materials.
• Operates forklifts, handcarts, or pallet jacks to pick, replenish, shuttle, and load/unload orders.
• Maintain inventory levels as directed.
• Feed lines with product as scheduled or directed by supervision or line leads.
• Ship and receive materials throughout duration of shift.
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
• Count, weigh, record numbers of units or materials moved or handled.
• Ensure that product moved is identified and labeled correctly.
• Perform required housekeeping to maintain 5S and keep work areas clean, such as sweeping floors, putting trash into containers, and picking stray product up from the floor.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Must be knowledgeable in GMPs or the willingness to learn.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days.
• Ability to operate stand-up and extended forklifts.
• Sufficient math skills.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and write in English preferred.

Job Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Previous Material Handling experience a plus, varies by location.
• This is a manufacturing environment.
• This is a team environment; Material Handlers must be able to work together and communicate in a respectful and professional manner.
• Must be able to work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, as well as across shifts.

Physical Requirements

• Reaching with hands/arms throughout the
• Ability to lift up to 90lbs assisted and 40lbs unassisted.
• Ability to stand up to 80% of the time scheduled.
• Ability to walk, climb and/or balance throughout shift.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.