Material Handling Labor (HRP,MSP)

Mid South Produce Distributors, Inc; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Federal Holidays

Job summary

Military Produce Group in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Material Handling Laborer to operate a forklift, electric pallet jack, and RF equipment for loading, unloading, and moving pallets and materials. You will locate stock, record activity, and help maintain a safe environment in a cold warehouse.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent with at least two years of forklift experience, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and the ability to pass a background/drug screen.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years forklift and electric pallet jack experience required.
• Able to maneuver in a warehouse and lift 50 lbs without assistance.
• Comfortable in a refrigerated climate-controlled environment (34–55°F).
• Able to pass pre-employment background and/or drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Load/Unload material and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack to designated places.
• Locate and move stock to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and ensure safety via maintenance.
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs.
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment for the facilities.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Electric pallet jack experience

RF scanner operation

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Refrigerated environment work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio frequency equipment

Job description

EOE Statement Military Produce Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, military or disabled veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or genetic information.

Description

Our Material Handling Laborer is responsible for using a forklift, electric pallet jack, and/or other power equipment to load, unload, move, stack, stage and count pallets and materials. Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, and storing as required. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle.

• Load/Unload material and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places.
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance.
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs.
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment for the facilities.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with a High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of forklift and electric pallet jack experience.
• Must be able to maneuver through warehouse area and lift 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Must be comfortable working in a refrigerated climate-controlled environment with average temperatures between 34 and 55 degrees.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background screening and/or drug screening.

The starting salary for this position is $18.75 per hour plus an additional $5.09 per hour in cash fringe benefits for a maximum hourly rate of up to $23.84 with the possibility of additional weekly performance incentives.

*Cash fringe benefits may be used to purchase Medical/Health Insurances or any other voluntary coverages or may be used as an additional cash hourly benefit. *

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays

Military Produce Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Military Produce Group does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, military or disabled veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or genetic information.

This position is currently accepting applications.