MATERIAL HANDLER-PACKING (dublin, GA, US, 31021)

Ykkap America; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

YKK AP America Inc. is seeking a Material Handler to support the Packing Department with material handling, forklift operation, and pallet optimization. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include moving materials, loading/unloading shipments, and maintaining clean work areas. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred 1 year experience as material handler in manufacturing.
• Preferred 1 year experience as mobile equipment operator.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively for up to 12 hours per shift.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Moves materials from packed staging area to shipping and storage area.
• Returns empty pallets to packing area for reuse.
• Performs daily maintenance and inspection of forklift.
• Assist in loading and unloading of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Assist in combing pallets to better utilize warehouse space.
• Keeps always assigned work area clean.
• Complete any other related duties required and/or assigned by supervisor or manager.
• Must be able to operate a side loader.

Skills

Forklift operation

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Computer skills

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma/GED

1 year manufacturing experience as material handler

1 year experience as mobile equipment operator

Tools

Side loader

Job description

Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™. We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return. Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities. We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work. By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.

Summary

The purpose of this position is to carry out assigned duties, primarily focused on material handling within the Packing Department but support all departmental needs as business demands require.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Moves materials from packed staging area to shipping and storage area.
• Returns empty pallets to packing area for reuse.
• Performs daily maintenance and inspection of forklift.
• Assist in loading and unloading of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Assist in combing pallets to better utilize warehouse space.
• Keeps always assigned work area clean.
• Complete any other related duties required and/or assigned by supervisor or manager.
• Must be able to operate a side loader.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma/GED (minimum)
• Preferred at least 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment as a material handler.
• Preferred at least 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment as a mobile equipment operator
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively for up to 12 hours per shift
• Good Computer Skills
• Ability to carry out detail written or oral instructions

At YKK AP America Inc., pay is only part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The hourly pay range for this position ranges from $17.88-$21.35, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Travel Requirements

The travel required for this position is 1%.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Proper lifting techniques required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. An individual may be required to wear appropriate safety protective equipment at the proper times and in the proper environments as outlined by safety program rules. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions and vibration.

YKK AP America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workforce. YKK AP America Inc. will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. YKK AP America Inc. participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window). YKK AP America Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can follow the process outlined below when applying for a position: Provide your name and contact information to YKK AP America Inc.'s Accommodations team at [e-mail]. Your request will be responded to as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis in compliance with federal and state law.

Employment with YKK AP America Inc. is conditioned upon successfully completing a criminal background check and a negative drug test consistent with state and federal law.

For candidates applying for positions in the state of California

YKK AP America Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or federal law as required. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a criminal background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a criminal background check, if YKK AP America Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Notice on Recruitment Fraud

YKK AP America Inc. does not ask for personal or financial information during telephone, in-person, or video interviews, nor do we charge job seekers any fees as part of the recruitment process.

Official recruiting correspondence from YKK AP America Inc. comes exclusively from an authorized @ykkap.com email address. The company does not use personal email domains (like Gmail, Yahoo, or Hotmail), text messages, or instant messaging applications to conduct interviews, extend job offers, or request sensitive personal information.

If you receive a communication claiming to be from YKK AP America Inc. and are unsure whether it is legitimate, please do not provide personal or financial information or send any payment.

If you believe you have been targeted by recruitment fraud, consider taking the following actions:

1. Place a freeze on your credit reports: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0497-credit-freeze-faqs
2. File a complaint with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) : https://www.ftc.gov
3. Report the incident to your local law enforcement agency immediately.