Material Handler - Part-time

Community Impact; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local news organization is looking for a hands-on Material Handler to support operations. Responsibilities include moving materials, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and be able to work variable shifts. Join a passionate team dedicated to community service.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to read and interpret labels and printed materials.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends or variable shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lift, move, and stack materials using hand-jacks and forklifts.
• Perform housekeeping tasks and routine maintenance.
• Maintain knowledge of quality control procedures.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Time-management

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Basic computer skills

Job description

Description

Owners John and Jennifer Garrett launched the first edition of Community Impact Newspaper in 2005 with three full‑time employees covering Round Rock and Pflugerville. Now, Community Impact Newspaper distributes hyperlocal news and information to millions of local residents and business owners each day online and monthly by mail. Community Impact Newspaper is invested in the communities we serve and has dedicated reporters in each community who attend city council and school board meetings. We are among the first to report on local business, transportation, education, and health care. Our staff serve on chamber boards, volunteer with nonprofits, and are involved in our communities to make them better places to live and work. Our mission is to build communities of informed citizens and thriving businesses through the collaboration of a passionate team.

The Position

We are seeking a hands‑on, hard‑working, detail‑oriented professional to join our team making a difference in our community. The Material Handler ensures Community Impact Printing’s success by moving supplies, setting up equipment, and ensuring a clean, safe, and orderly environment.

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Lift, move, and stack materials by hand and by use of hand‑jacks, forklifts, clamp‑lifts, etc.
• Perform housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, mopping, wiping, and vacuuming oil, ink, paper and dust from floors, walls and machinery.
• Perform routine maintenance such as clearing jams and restarting machines.
• Maintain knowledge of quality control procedures.
• Collect and inspect random samples to identify defects or errors.
• Ensure area readiness.

Team Member Expectations

We have high expectations of our team and expect every team member to possess and demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Hold true to our core values: Faith, Passion, Quality, Innovation, and Integrity.
• The genuine desire to achieve your very best and improve everyday.
• The initiative to identify opportunities for organizational improvement and the drive to take action and ownership in helping the organization succeed both by contributing individually and working together as a team.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read and interpret labels and/or other printed materials.
• Ability to work occasional weekends or variable shifts based on business needs.

Preferred qualifications:

• 1 or more years of experience in a printing/manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills.

The "community" in Community Impact Newspapers represents you. As an organization that reflects the people and businesses we serve, we hold diversity & inclusion principles to be extremely important to our mission and values. Employment decisions made at Community Impact Newspapers are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics; instead, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.