Material Handler / Forklift Operator
Job Details:
Schedule: 3rd Shift | Monday-Friday | 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Pay Rate: $24.20/hour
Interview Process: Onsite Interview
Selling Points about the Material Handler / Forklift Operator:
- Competitive starting pay of $24.20/hour
- Stable Monday-Friday schedule with weekends off
- Training provided for forklift and pallet jack operation
- Opportunity to become certified on multiple types of industrial equipment
- Long-term, career-focused opportunity in a manufacturing environment
- Team-oriented workplace with growth potential
- Hands-on role supporting production and warehouse operations
Material Handler / Forklift Operator Job Description:
Looking for a rewarding warehouse position with excellent pay and room to grow? PeopleShare is hiring a Material Handler / Forklift Operator for a leading manufacturing facility on 3rd shift. Previous forklift experience is preferred, but candidates with warehouse experience and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply, as training will be provided.
This position is responsible for all material control functions including shipping, receiving, maintaining rack storage locations, labeling, wrapping, and packing finished goods and incoming raw materials. The Material Handler will work closely with Production and Batching teams to ensure the production line and batching tower remain supplied with the materials needed to support ongoing operations.
Responsibilities:
- Comply with all Federal Hazardous Waste procedures and applicable local and state regulations
- Comply with all DOT handling and shipping requirements for hazardous materials
- Become certified on required industrial equipment, including:
- Sit-down electric forklifts
- Electric reach trucks
- Electric pallet trucks
- Assist with physical inventory counts
- Receive, store, and put away raw materials and finished goods
- Utilize scanning equipment integrated with inventory management systems
- Label raw materials and finished goods accurately
- Perform shrink-wrapping, banding, and staging of finished goods
- Supply raw materials to Production and Batching teams as needed
- Train and support new team members
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient warehouse environment
Material Handler / Forklift Operator Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 1-2 years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or inventory control experience preferred
- Manufacturing warehouse experience preferred
- Forklift and pallet jack experience highly desired, but training will be provided
- Experience with automated inventory control and scanning systems preferred
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs across 8 states. Our openings include receptionist, data entry, customer service, collections, office managers, call center, administrative assistant, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, warehouse, assembly, production, pickers, packers, forklift, machine operators, and maintenance mechanics.
PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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