Material Handler | East Granby, CT

Contract: 6 months (extension not likely)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1st shift
Compensation: $18.25/hour, with 3 days of accrued PTO
Onboarding Requirements: Background check, drug screen, and employment verification

Job Summary:

The Material Handler is responsible for supporting internal and external customers through accurate receiving, stocking, delivery, and shipment of materials. The role involves operating all material support equipment and performing all material support functions (i.e., receiving, running lines, and shipping) in the assigned Operations facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Efficiently locate and pull materials/supplies as listed on production/sales orders and stock assigned production areas to maintain inventory levels.
• Accurately verify parts and quantities, and complete BOLs to receive and/or ship material.
• Operate all material handling equipment (i.e., Stand-up, Sit-down, Combi, Lancer, Tugger) at the assigned Operations facility.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with safety procedures, rules, and proper 6S standards.
• Follow all safe procedures and practices in assembling and testing all models in your job function.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous experience directly working with material handling equipment (forklift, tugger, etc.), and inventory management in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, or an evaluated equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of applicable position experience.
• Ability to become forklift certified to operate a forklift/tugger to receive and deliver parts safely and efficiently.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to an ever-changing environment and processes.
• Experience using warehouse technology or electronics.
• Experience with ship confirming.

Core Competencies:

• Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving the explanation of information, gathering factual information, and communication of sensitive or confidential information.
• External Contacts: Limited external contact to gather information, answer queries, or ask for assistance.
• Communication Skills: Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Decision-Making: Minimal decision-making responsibility.
• Complexity, Judgment, and Problem Solving: Work of a relatively routine nature. Requires the ability to understand and follow instructions.

Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands:
• Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing.
• Occasional: Climbing, Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Lifting/Carrying 25 lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25 lbs.
• Non-Physical Demands:
• Occasional: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (e.g., auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.
• Environmental Demands:
• Occasional: Working alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work, Dust, Temperature Extremes, Loud Noises.
• Work Schedule: Routine shift hours with infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
• Demands/Deadlines: Occasional stress due to deadlines or workload because of intermittent or cyclical work pressures, or occasional exposure to distressed individuals within the immediate work environment.

HRU is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $18.25 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• This is a temp contract position, that will last 6 months, and is unlikely to be extended. Is that ok with you?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• East Granby, CT 06026 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• East Granby, CT 06026: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person