Material Handler II

KOLPAK LLC; Parsons (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical)

401(k) savings plan

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Kolpak LLC in Parsons, TN is seeking a Material Handler II responsible for moving and loading/unloading materials to meet quality, safety, and productivity standards. The role requires operating material handling equipment, inspecting products, and maintaining accurate electronic records.

The position emphasizes safety training, 5S housekeeping, and adherence to Quality Management and Safety Management Systems, with opportunities to grow within a well-established food-service equipment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in material handling.
• Basic math and reading comprehension skills.
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Move materials using hand trucks, hoists, and other equipment.
• Inspect products to ensure quality and conformance to standards.
• Prepare shipments, build containers, and crate products as required.
• Maintain electronic records and paperwork (checklists, barcodes, shipping/receiving systems).
• Maintain 5S and clean workspace; comply with QMS and Safety policies.

Skills

Forklift certification

Material handling

Quality inspection

Basic math

English proficiency

Tools

Hoists

Hand trucks

Electrical tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

As Material Handler II, you will be responsible for moving and loading/unloading of material in accordance with established procedures and guidelines to ensure quality, safety, and productivity standards are met to satisfy customer requirements.Reporting directly to the Supervisor, this position is based in Parsons, Tennessee*.Major Accountability:Move materials as neededInspect product to ensure requirements are metComplete electronic processesKey Tasks & Responsibilities:Utilize hand trucks, hoists, and other material handling equipment to move materials and products as needed for production, shipping, or waste managementOperate hand tools (including but not limited to electrical and pneumatic powered tools)Construct shipping containers, prepare product for shipment, and crate and/or band product as requiredInspect product to insure conformance to quality, engineering standards, and customer requirementsComplete and maintain accurate electronic processes and paperwork (including but not limited to checklists, stamping, blueprints, bar coding, and shipping/receiving systems)Maintain departmental housekeeping and 5S standardsPerform duties in accordance with current Quality Management System, Safety Management System, and Manitowoc Code of Conduct requirementsActively participate in safety training and demonstrate competency by effectively resolving safety issues or bringing them to the attention of management1-3 years’ experience requiredBasic math and reading comprehension skillsBasic ability to read, speak, and understand English languageMust be able to meet company requirements to maintain Forklift certification (for shipping and receiving only)Ability to demonstrate safe and effective operation of all required material handling equipmentStand and walk on concrete up to 100% of workdayAbility to bend, stoop, kneel, crouchLift and carry up to 50 lbs alone and over 50 lbs with assistanceAbility to climb and balanceAbility to use hands to reach and to handle or feelManual dexterity in hands for tool usageAbility to visually inspect productsWork in non-temperature-controlled environmentsOur Benefits:We believe that our people are one of our most valuable assets. That’s why we provide our employees with a competitive benefits package that helps protect their health, income and lifestyle. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:Competitive wageHealthcare (medical, dental, vision)401(k) savings planWellness ProgramSupplemental Health PlansEmployee Assistance ProgramTraining and DevelopmentTuition AssistanceHoliday Pay opportunitiesEmployee discountsPaid Time Off (PTO)On-the-job training and skills developmentBasic Life InsuranceLeave ProgramEmployee Events and more…*Kolpak is dedicated to ensuring confidence in the future of food service businesses and operations. Since 1969, Kolpak has manufactured quality, reliable, and efficient walk-in coolers, freezers, and refrigeration that protects our customers’ products and promises they need to deliver, both today and for years to come. Our commitment to the industry and our customers has made Kolpak a leading global brand. The Kolpak facility is centrally located between Memphis and Nashville, just off I-40 on the beautiful Tennessee River in Parsons, TN. Kolpak, a Welbilt brand, is a division of Ali Group.For more information about Kolpak, visit www.kolpak.com.Kolpak is an equal opportunity employer, as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.