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Materials Handler (Heavy) I
•6 days ago
| Verified Pay | $16.55 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Altavista, Virginia |
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SMS Staffing Inc is Hiring Immediately for a Material Handler!
Job Title: Materials Handler (Heavy) I
Job Location: Altavista, VA, U.S.A. 24517
Job Type: Contract (possible extension or convert to hire)
Pay: $16.55 an hour
Shift Structure: ONSITE, 40 hours per week
2nd shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, Monday to Friday, Some weekend work required.
3rd shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM, Monday to Friday, Some weekend work required.
About the Material Handler Role:
- Load, unload, and move materials as required, both within the facility and in proximity to it.
- Follow work orders and oral instructions to ensure accurate handling of materials.
- Utilize hand trucks, electric dollies, wheelbarrows, or other appropriate devices for material transport.
- Perform data entry using ORACLE (ADMS) for tracking and documenting material movement.
- Measure and weigh materials using weighing scales, rulers, or similar devices to ensure accuracy.
- Demonstrate computer skills for data entry and material tracking purposes.
About Material Handler Role: The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- High School graduate or equivalent educational background.
- 0-2 years of experience in a material handling role.
- Forklift certification preferred
- Proficiency in using ORACLE (ADMS) for data entry.
- Strong computer skills for material tracking and documentation.
- Previous experience with shipping and receiving is a plus.
- Ability to operate electric or battery-operated forklifts and heavy machinery equipment.
Skills Required for the Role:
- Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in a timely manner.
- Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hands and arm’s length, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
- Ability to handle and lift up to 50lbs, as needed
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team
- Needs to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor
Benefits: At our client company, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career.
- Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
- Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
- Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
- 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
- The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.
Come join the SMS team! It takes more than top-notch facilities, modern equipment, and innovative technologies to become our customer’s most trusted supplier. It takes people who are committed to our customer’s success and who are willing to go the extra mile to get the job done right.
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