Material Handler

You will work onsite at the Oakwood, Georgia Plant on a 2nd shift 3 pm- 11:15 pm Monday through Friday. 

 Hourly Rate is 20.16 $ phr, with a shift differential of 1.00$.

Flexibility to be trained on 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd shift for 3 months at minimum is helpful but not required.

This is a very physical position, with regularly heaving lifting between 50-80 lbs throughout your day- and we want to make sure we are being as transparent as possible with the responsibilities/ requirements.

 Major Responsibilities:

1. Unload materials coming into facility and be familiar with proper handling of hazardous materials.
2. Fills orders by picking product, both full pallet and customized picked pallet per order. Picking product requires pulling product from location by hand, then building of pallets of paint.
3. Loads trucks with finished goods for customer shipment or to other distribution facilities. Ensures all dock and safety procedures are completed prior to entering truck.
4. Looks for visible defects, such as leaks, no labels, dented cans, and other non-conforming items.
5. Recordkeeping and collection of data utilizing computers, radios and RF equipment.
6. Complete regular inspection of equipment, maintain clean and neat work area and assist others as needed.
7. Other tasks as assigned.

Essential Functions/Requirements:

1. Ability to follow detailed instructions and, requiring solid reading skills necessary to document processes and activities
2. Ability to learn, master and practice safe material handling techniques, including proper operations, aware of weights of loads, that pallets are straight and properly wrapped, etc.
3. Ability to learn truck loading techniques and load planning.
4. Ability to understand bill of lading as it relates to the load shipped.
5. Climbing ladders and stairs and around equipment.
6. Required to bend, reach paint containers, stack pallets and make adjustments of equipment and other related tasks.
7. Ability to utilize computers, master computer programs and collect and use data collected.
8. Ability to work from heights up to 20-35 feet and to follow all safety rules and procedures.
9. Frequent and repetitive lifting of materials weighing 10 - 75 pounds, with some items weighing in at 120 pounds.
10. Squatting, Lifting with legs and arms, using Safe Lifting Posture is a must.
11. Protective gear including gloves, safety glasses and other PPE as required.
12. Ability to operate material handling equipment including Order picker, Swing reach, Forklift, and pallet jacks.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship (now or in the future). This includes H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visas).