Now Hiring: Reach Driver / Material Handler 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts Available | Starting at $20.40/hr
Our recruiting firm has partnered with a growing manufacturing and distribution company that is actively seeking Reach Drivers / Material Handlers to join their team. This is a great opportunity for dependable candidates looking for stability, competitive pay, and benefits in a fast-paced environment.
What?s in It for You
- Starting Pay: $20.40/hr (Material Handler Level I)
- Shifts Available: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
- Comprehensive Benefits Package (Full-Time):
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Paid Holidays & Vacation
- Bonus Opportunities (referral, production, and more)
- Benefits begin on the 90th day of employment
_ Job Summary The Reach Driver / Material Handler is responsible for safely storing, moving, and handling products and materials in a structured manufacturing environment. This role requires reliability, attention to detail, and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate stand-up reach trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, and handcarts
- Pick, replenish, shuttle, load, and unload materials
- Feed production lines as scheduled
- Ship and receive materials throughout the shift
- Maintain inventory accuracy and proper labeling
- Count, weigh, and record materials moved
- Perform housekeeping and maintain 5S standards
- Follow all safety policies and procedures
_ Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Must be 18 years of age
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain within 90 days
- Prior material handling experience a plus
- Ability to read and write in English preferred
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Must be able to work overtime and across shifts as needed
Physical & Work Environment
- Manufacturing setting with machinery, noise, and varying temperatures
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Standing up to 80% of the shift
- Walking, climbing, reaching, and balancing throughout the day
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salary: $42,432 - $44,720 per year
shift: First
work hours: 5 AM - 1:30 PM
education: High School
Responsibilities
- Identifies, transports, packs, removes and disposes of products and materials.
- Operates stand-up reach, forklifts, handcarts, or pallet jacks to pick, replenish, shuttle, and load/unload orders.
- Maintain inventory levels as directed.
- Feed lines with product as scheduled or directed by supervision or line leads.
- Ship and receive materials throughout duration of shift.
- Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
- Count, weigh, record numbers of units or materials moved or handled.
- Ensure that product moved is identified and labeled correctly.
- Perform required housekeeping to maintain 5S and keep work areas clean, such as sweeping floors, putting trash into containers, and picking stray product up from the floor.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
The essential functions of this role include:wearing steel toe shoesworking up to 5 hrs of overtime per week
SkillsMaterial HandlingMoving MaterialReach Truck OperationForklift
QualificationsYears of experience: 2 yearsExperience level: Experienced