Material Handler - Warehouse ($19/hour)

Planet Aid; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Aid, a nonprofit dedicated to sustainable development, is hiring a full-time Material Handler in Milford, MA. This role involves loading and unloading donations and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Ideal candidates will be team-oriented, accountable, and capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. Competitive benefits and a commitment to environmental stewardship are part of the offer.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid holidays and sick days

Marketplace and vacation benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in warehouse operations as a material handler.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely.
• Capable of understanding job instructions both written and orally.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, bins, or trucks.
• Operates warehouse machinery and maintains a clean work environment.
• Sorts material into categories and assists production team when required.

Skills

Team Player

Personal Accountability

Multitasking

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Propane/Electric Forklifts

Job description

Description

Planet Aid is a nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used textiles to protect the environment and support sustainable development in impoverished communities around the world is seeking a full-time, Material Handler.

The Material Handler has the responsibility of assisting transportation in the loading and unloading of donations from company trucks and contractors into the warehouse for efficient processing. Ideal candidates will be great team players and demonstrate high levels of personal accountability and responsibility. The position involves processing unloaded material, recycling, and general cleaning through a variety of mechanisms.

1st shift, 6AM start time, Saturdays Mandatory.

Responsibilities:

•Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, bins, or trucks;

•Assist warehouse in the scanning of cart information into the computer system

•Properly bales materials and donated goods;

•Safe operation of the warehouse, or propane/electric forklifts.

•Responsible for maintenance and proper storage of equipment;

•Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure that the warehouse is accessible and safe for employee traffic

trucks.

•Empty carts and sorts material into categories;

•Skilled and Senior level material handlers will operate bailing machines and propane/electric forklifts;

Requirements

Requirements:

• HS Diploma or equivalent years of experience in place of diploma;
• 1 year of experience in warehouse operations as a material handler;
• Ability to warehouse machinery safely and efficiently;
• Physically capable of performing the essential duties of the job and lifting up to 50lbs;
• Ability to understand written and oral job instructions; Ability to follow all safety standards and policies;
• Ability to multitask and assist production team when required

Planet Aid’s mission is to inform, mobilize, and inspire individuals and communities to work together to bring about worldwide environmental and social progress. Planet Aid recognizes that the Earth's resources are finite and that good stewardship is essential for the well-being of current and future generations. The projects we support thus aim to protect the environment, reduce waste, and increase the efficient use of vital resources.

Planet Aid offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), paid holidays, paid sick days, marketplace, and vacations.