Material Handler (Schedule: Mon - Fri 7:00am - 3:30pm)

Wavepoint; Village of Depew (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in warehousing is seeking a Material Handler to operate forklifts and manage product movement within the warehouse. This role involves inspecting materials, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have prior forklift experience and strong attention to detail. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Shift Differential Offered for 3rd Shift

Paid Vacation and Sick time

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

8 Paid holiday days

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company match 401(k) Retirement Savings

Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience required.
• Must be detail-oriented and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move and stack products.
• Inspect inbound and outbound materials for damages.
• Ensure safe and efficient unloading and loading of shipments.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Attention to Detail

Communication

Job description

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The Material Handler operates a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, count, unload, and load merchandise within the warehouse. The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient use of industrial vehicles and equipment. The Material Handler is responsible for order selection and inspection, as needed. The incumbent must have a clear understanding of, and adhere to, Wavepoint Warehousing's operational and safety policies and procedures. The incumbent will also be asked to assist in unstacking, packing, shrink wrapping, and restacking pallets of products to make a variety of display packs for customers.

This position currently operates on 1st shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM; however, it will transition to 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM as business needs evolve in the future.

Benefits Offered:

• Weekly Pay
• Shift Differential Offered for 3rd Shift
• Paid Vacation and Sick time
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 8 Paid holiday days
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company match 401(k) Retirement Savings

Essential Functions

• Inspect trailers and inbound materials for signs of shipment damage, contamination, and infestation. Report any damages to supervision.
• Verify quantities, lot numbers, and production code dates against manifests and driver documents. Report any shortages, misplacements, or discrepancies to supervision.
• Unload inbound trailer shipments safely and efficiently.
• Move the product to the appropriate storage locations.
• Pull and prepare the product for shipment, ensuring that the product comes from the proper locations and that the quantities and lot numbers agree with the picking documents.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Inspect trailers and outbound materials for signs of damage, contamination, and infestation. Report any damages to supervision.
• Safely and efficiently move products from the staging or storage areas into trailers.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using sit-down and stand-up style forklifts, or other power equipment with various attachments.
• Inspect equipment daily and verify that it is operational, and meets safety requirements, prior to the start of the day's activity.
• Maintain all equipment and materials in a neat, clean manner.
• Operate all equipment safely and efficiently, following prescribed work methods.

The position requires prior forklift experience, safe driving operations, and being detail-oriented and results-driven. The candidate must be able to stand for 4-8 hours, walk short distances, lift weights from 10-60 lbs., carry items weighing 10-60 lbs., and work in various indoor and outdoor conditions, including extreme temperatures. Good communication skills in English are necessary, along with basic problem-solving abilities.

Compensation: $21-22 per hour