Material Handler / Shipping Department

Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Material Handler to stack and label finished goods, prep shipments, and move inventory on a production floor.

Safety-sensitive position requiring ability to lift up to 50 pounds, operate forklifts, and maintain accurate records with basic computer skills; accommodations apply under ADA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior materials handling or related experience preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other handling equipment.
• Familiarity with inventory systems and entry-level computing.
• Good attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Stack and package finished goods per customer instructions.
• Prepare goods for shipment.
• Move and store materials with forklifts and hand trucks.
• Label containers and record measurements, weight, and counts.
• Cross-train and support other departments as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe production floor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Light woodworking skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Stack and pile finished goods into boxes and crates per specific customer instructions
• Prepare goods for shipment
• Move and store materials using various equipment and tools, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks
• Ensure materials are properly labeled and packaged - recording measurement, weight & product count - and place in designated areas
• Mark & Label containers
• Take pictures of packaged goods for customer review
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and containers
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Cross train and support other departments as needed
• Safety Sensitive Position

Other Duties As Needed Or Required.

Work Environment:

• Primary work environment is the production floor
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) through the entire shift
• Ability to be aware of surroundings for safety concerns
• While performing duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently stand on their feet for extended periods of time. Occasion stooping and walking will be required

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in materials handling or a related field preferred
• Ability to operate forklifts and other materials handling equipment
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and basic computer skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Light woodworking skills

Special Requirements:

• Safety Sensitive: This job is designated by Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. as a safety-sensitive position because it includes tasks or duties that Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. in good faith, believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others (ARS 23-493). An applicant or incumbent may be disqualified, disciplined, or terminated, if they are determined to be positive for marijuana or its metabolites, regardless of cardholder status
• Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. is a federal contractor. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be subject to urinalysis and/or blood screening or other medically recognized tests designed to detect the presence of alcohol and/or drugs as a condition of employment

Further, as a condition of continued at-will employment, employees are subject to urinalysis and/or blood screening or other medically recognized tests designed to detect the presence of alcohol and/or drugs as set forth in the Company's Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and Substance Abuse policy. Refusal to take such tests may result in withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment or termination of employment.

Applicants will be considered without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other category protected by applicable law. Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws.