Materials Handler- Plant Nights

Copeland; Natchitoches (LA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Job summary

Copeland, based in Natchitoches, LA, is hiring a Materials Handler for the plant nights to move merchandise, pack inventory, and ship orders using an RF scanner and forklift. You’ll ensure inventory accuracy, maintain a safe work area, and train teammates as needed.

You must be at least 18, able to lift 40 lbs, stand for long periods, and obtain forklift certification. The role includes a guaranteed wage progression every 3 months for the first two years and a $1.50/hr shift premium for 2nd

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Ability to operate a forklift; training provided to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Move merchandise around the facility and prepare for shipment.
• Pack inventory and prepare for shipment; load pallets and seal shipments.
• Utilize an RF Scanner daily to complete orders and verify inventory.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and meet safety regulations.
• Train other team members in assigned operations as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF Scanner

Inventory management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF Scanner

Forklift training

Job description

## Materials Handler- Plant NightsApply: Natchitoches, LA, USA: Full time: Posted Today: JR118519**About Us**We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!## **Materials Handler- Plant Nights (Forklift Operator) \\*Pay Rate $19.92 per Hour\\***Based in our **Natchitoches, LA** location you will work in our Materials/Shipping department. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, or a recent high school graduate looking to jump start your career, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!**Essential Duties & Responsibilities*** Responsible for handling and moving merchandise around the facility.* Pack inventory and prepare for shipment. This may include loading pallets, banding the package, shrink wrapping, etc.* Utilize an RF Scanner on a daily basis to complete orders.* Verify inventory accuracy.* The ability to operate a shipping manifest system.* Transport product via the use of forklifts.* Compare packing slips and shipping documents to inventory.* Work in a timely manner to meet production standards established for various finished goods.* Accuracy and attention to detail throughout daily activities.* Trains other team members in assigned operations as needed.* Maintain a clean work area to meet safety regulations of the facility.* Work in a team environment to ensure customer satisfaction is maintained at all times.* Assure compliance to all safety, environmental and health standards, procedures, and practices* Other duties, as directed.**\\*Guaranteed wage progression every 3 months, for the first two years! \\*****\\*\\*Shift Premium of $1.50/hr for 2nd shifts\\*\\*****MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:** Basic math skills to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate simple percentages. Be able to add and subtract decimal values.**Requirements*** Must be at least 18 years of age.* Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.* Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time* Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and push or pull parts or containers frequently.* Ability to read and understand job instructions.* Must be able to operate a forklift. Training is provided to obtain certification.* Pass pre-employment background check, essential functions assessment, and drug screen.* High school diploma or GED required. **Benefits**Alliance/Copeland places a high value on ensuring that employees have a good work-life balance. We provide access to a competitive benefits package to offer you the right options to meet your individual and family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. We also provide you flexible time-off plans, including parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave. **Why Work in the Greater Natchitoches, LA Area** Our facility is located in Natchitoches, LA, known as the “City of Lights.” Natchitoches is a charming, historic, southern town that is home to Northwestern State University, the movie “Steel Magnolias,” and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. We are conveniently located within driving distance between two larger cities, Shreveport and Alexandria. The area’s generally low cost of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. Natchitoches offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place to live and work. In addition, Natchitoches was recently voted as the Best Small Town in Louisiana by the readers of “Southern Living”. **About Our Location** Alliance Compressors LLC develops, manufactures, and markets one through six-ton scroll compressors. Scroll compressors are used in commercial and residential air conditioning units. The current facility is over 365,000 square feet of manufacturing space and over 35,000 square feet of office space. This climate-controlled facility is the third-largest manufacturing business in the area, and offers its 600+ employees many opportunities for advancement.**Our Commitment to Our People**Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!**Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging**At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.**Work Authorization**Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.**Equal Opportunity Employer**Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.