Material Handler I (Second Shift)

Darn Tough Vermont / Cabot Hosiery Mills; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabot Hosiery Mills is seeking a Material Handler for a second shift (3:30 PM–2:00 AM) to perform shipping duties, operate forklifts, and palletize finished goods. You will ensure accuracy of shipments and support manufacturing as needed.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, and willingness to obtain a DOT certification and drive a box truck when required. Safety and efficiency are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to pass DOT certification test on offer.
• Able to operate manual pallet jacks and move heavy items repeatedly.
• Able to stand/walk for entire shift and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to drive a box truck when required.
• Good communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform general shipping duties safely and efficiently.
• Operate walk-behind forklifts and palletizing/stretch wrapping equipment.
• Ensure outgoing shipments are accurate and properly loaded.
• Audit finished goods for correct labels, counts and packing.

Skills

Manual pallet jack operation

Standing/walking for full shift

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Physical flexibility (bend/reach/kneel

DOT certification readiness

Cross-department communication

DOT box truck operation

Motivation to do physical work

Flexible schedule

18+ years old

Job description

Founded in 1978,Cabot Hosiery Millsis an American manufacturer of premium socks with uncompromised comfort, durability, and fit. With a family of brands including Darn Tough Vermont, Wide Open, and Cabot & Sons, our mission isto make the world’s best socks, in Vermont, USA, and back them with our Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee.We are family owned, three generations strong, and have yet to produce our best sock.

Job Summary:

As we continue to scale one of the fastest growing apparel brands, we are seeking a Material Handler to performs general shipping duties in a safe and efficient manner. This employee will safely operate equipment including walk-behind forklifts and palletizing/stretch wrapping equipment. They will ensure that outgoing shipments are accurate and handled so as to maximize storage and minimize damage in accordance to Work Instructions. They will support the Manufacturing teams as required. The second shift Material Handler role works Monday through Thursday 3:30 PM to 2:00 Am.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a comprehensive review and understanding of compliance to OSHA and VOSHA regulations
• Transfer materials both physically and systemically between locations. Including use of a box truck to do so
• Replenish picking and backflush locations
• Consolidate materials/locations as needed to maximize space
• Keep pick shelves neat and organized
• Audit finished goods to ensure shipping locations are correct
• Audit finished goods for correct case labels, counts and packing
• Disposition all finished goods according to the shipping guidelines
• Maximize load capacity of all trucks while ensuring the stability of the load
• Responsible for palletizing, wrapping and loading of finished goods
• Attend to incoming and outgoing shipments
• Maintain and clean and safe work area
• Assist with packaging and shipping or irregulars as needed
• Breakdown and recycle cardboard
• Daily cleaning of floors
• Assist with weekly cycle counts
• Maintain the cleanliness of all equipment.
• Other duties as they are required

Qualifications:

• Ability to operate manual pallet jacks
• Ability to stand and/or walk the whole shift
• Ability to lift and move products up to 50lbs repetitively
• Ability to lift, bend, reach above the head, kneel, crouch and/or stretch for 8-10 hours per shift
• Ability to successfully pass a DOT certification test upon receiving an offer
• Ability to communicate effectively across several departments
• Ability and willingness to obtain your DOT and drive a box truck frequently
• Manual dexterity of both hands and wrists
• High motivation
• Willingness to do physical work
• Schedule flexibility
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing environment – exposure to machinery, noise and other adverse conditions for periods of time depending on the role
• Flexible nature to manage competing and changing priorities
• Travel locally to all of the organization’s sites and locations

At Cabot Hosiery Mills,we have a list of shared company values – one of them is We Value Differences. Where you come from, how you identify, your age, and other descriptions are something that makes you, you, and we respect that. We’re an honest group of people and work hard, if you like that,

This job description should not be interpreted to be a complete list of all the duties, qualifications and responsibilities performed by the jobholder.To maintain organizational flexibility, the organization has the discretion to add, drop or change at any time the duties, responsibilities and expectations of this position.