Materials Handler (1ST SHIFT)

White Cap; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely move finished and unfinished materials through the manufacturing and production process. You will load, unload, and transport materials, ensuring operators have necessary supplies and that pallets are properly prepared for shipment.

The role requires physical stamina to lift heavy items and operate in a production environment with regular exposure to moving machinery and noise. On‑site work with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is strongly preferred.
• Specialized skills training or certification may be required.
• Typically 2–5 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Move pallets and containers from machines according to work orders or verbal instructions.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Move material from storage or work sites to designated areas and ensure raw materials are available.
• Stack and assemble materials into bundles and band bundles.
• Remove empty pallets from equipment.
• Perform duties of Shipper/Receiver as assigned.
• Perform 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.