What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at VMX International LLC?
JOB SUMMARY 40444
Date: Jan 19-Mar 19, 2026
Material Handlers…JOB DESCRIPTION
Material Handler - 1st Shift
Job Summary
For the material handler position, the employee will operate either a forklift or a tugger.
- Forklift Operator Responsibilities:
- Pulling collection carts to various outside areas.
- Loading pallets, cardboard, and plastics onto the carts and offloading them at the recycling area.
- Collecting and loading pallets into the pallet trailer.
- Tugger Operator Responsibilities:
- Maintaining trash and recycling collected in the main plant.
- Connecting to hoppers and transporting materials to the appropriate collection areas.
- Operating and maintaining the trash compactor.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Completion of a Cisive background check and drug screen prior to starting is mandatory. A "contingent start" may be approved if needed.
Required PPE: Steel-toed boots. Uniforms can be purchased after two weeks.
Education/Experience/Skills:
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Preferred zero to four years of previous experience.
- Forklift/tugger experience is preferred.
- Multitasking abilities.
- Time management skills.
Work Environment Qualifications:
The physical requirements and work environment of the job are as follows:
- Motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity is required.
- Physical effort in handling objects weighing less than 50 pounds is frequent.
- Activities may include pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and lifting objects up to 50 lbs.
- The job is typically performed in a material recycling facility.
- The environment may vary in temperature and may involve exposure to dirt, odors, and noise throughout the workday.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17