Materials Handler & Forklift Operator

Mazzella; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazzella is seeking a General Labor candidate to perform loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials. The role involves operating a forklift, supporting manufacturing, and ensuring accurate inventory logging and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include packaging per order specs, maintaining a clean work area, and flexible overtime as needed to meet organizational demands.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required; trade school or military experience preferred.
• Tow motor experience preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to lift or pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Requires solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Team oriented with effective communication skills preferred.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and planning skills are required.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent math skills and PC literacy are required.

Responsibilities

• Pull/transfer coils and sheets and complete packaging per order specifications.
• Operate forklift to support manufacturing.
• Load and unload will-call customers, LTL vans and flatbed trucks with forklift.
• Operate equipment including cut to length, core cutter, and slitter as needed.
• Count, record, and report inventory like sheet, coil, and accessories.
• Report defective or substandard material, supplies or products.
• Maintain facility, work area, equipment, and tools in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintain inventory by labeling and locating materials.

Skills

Forklift operation

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school or military experience

Job description

Position Summary

Perform general manual labor duties including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials; assist in a variety of functions with manual labor tasks, as needed; relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Brief Description

Position Summary

Perform general manual labor duties including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials; assist in a variety of functions with manual labor tasks, as needed; relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Job Duties

• Pull/transfer coils and sheets and complete appropriate packaging per the specifications of each order
• Operate forklift as required to support manufacturing
• Load and unload will-call customers, LTL vans and flatbed trucks with forklift (includes palleted coils & sheets, load customer equipment and maintain / log all shipments)
• Operate all equipment including the cut to length, core cutter, slitter, as needed
• Count, record, and report inventory as required including but not limited to sheet, coil, and accessories
• Report defective or substandard material, supplies or products
• Maintain facility, work area, equipment, and tools in a clean and organized manner
• Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory
• Represent the Company professionally in all daily interactions with customers, freight personnel and other employees
• Assist with inventory cycle counting as required
• Able to be flexible and respond to the changing needs of the organization, including working overtime as required
• Comply with all safety rules and regulations
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

Education

A high school diploma or GED is required; trade school or military experience preferred

Experience & Skills

• Tow motor experience preferred
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to lift or pull a minimum of 50 pounds
• Requires solid written and verbal communication skills
• Team oriented with effective communication skills preferred
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and planning skills are required
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under minimal supervision
• Excellent math skills and overall PC literacy are required
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and disciplined with the ability to multi-task
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check, physical, drug screen and E-verify
  
  

Summary

SMI Core Values:

Hungry – want to win! Industrious; ambitious

Humble – understand your strengths & weaknesses; values others; good with people

Committed – to the team, yourself, and the company with an infections attitude

EOE/Drug Free Workplace