Materials Handler (1ST SHIFT)

Whitecap; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap is seeking a dependable worker to support the movement of finished and unfinished materials in a manufacturing setting in Smyrna, TN. The role involves loading, unloading, stacking, and distributing materials to ensure production runs smoothly.

Qualified candidates typically have a HS Diploma or GED and 2–5 years of related experience, plus forklift operation training or certification. This on-site position offers opportunities for growth within a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Generally, 2–5 years of experience in area of responsibility.
• Specialized skills training/certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews work orders or follows verbal instructions to move pallets and containers from machines.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Moves material from storage or work sites to designated areas and ensures operators have raw materials to operate equipment.
• Stacks and assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles.
• Removes empty pallets from equipment.
• Performs duties of Shipper/Receiver as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.

The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Responsible for safely facilitating the movement of finished and unfinished material through the manufacturing and production process.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Reviews work orders or follows verbal instructions to move pallets and containers from machines.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Moves material from storage or work sites to designated areas. Ensures that operators have all the raw materials to operate their equipment.
• Stacks and assembles materials into bundles. Bands bundles.
• Removes empty pallets from equipment.
• Performs duties of Shipper/Receiver as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Nature and Scope

• Refers complex, unusual problems to supervisor.
• Under general supervision, exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques. Work typically involves regular review of output by a senior coworker or supervisor.
• None.

Work Environment

• Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.
• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment that may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 5% of the time.

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. Specialized skills training/certification may be required. Generally, 2-5 years of experience in area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be a trained and qualified Forklift Operator.

Functional Area

Field Operations

Work Type

On‑Site

Company

Dayton Superior

White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affi… White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.