Material Handler/Loader

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Material Handlers/Loaders for projects located in the Augusta, GA area . This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is $26-32/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Material Handler/Loader and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope:

• Safely load and unload raw materials, packaged goods, and finished products from trucks, trailers, railcars, or storage areas
• Move materials throughout the plant using forklifts
• Stage materials for production, shipping, or storage according to schedules and plant needs
• Inspect trailers, containers, pallets, hoses, and loading equipment prior to use
• Ensure proper labeling, identification, and segregation of materials, including hazardous chemicals and compatible products
• Assist with bulk and packaged product loading operations following plant procedures and customer requirements
• Connect and disconnect loading hoses or transfer lines as trained and authorized
• Monitor loading activities to ensure safe transfer, accurate quantities, and prevention of spills or contamination
• Complete required shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation accurately
• Perform routine inventory checks, cycle counts, and material reconciliation as assigned
• Report damaged containers, leaks, spills, equipment issues, or inventory discrepancies immediately
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of loading areas, warehouses, and storage locations
• Follow all plant safety policies, PPE requirements, SOPs, DOT procedures, and environmental regulations
• Participate in spill response, emergency response, and safety training as required
• Work closely with production, shipping, maintenance, and supervision to support efficient plant operations

Responsibilities

• Pass a drug screen, background check, and physical test
• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in material handling, loading, warehouse, shipping, or manufacturing preferred
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification required
• Ability to safely work around chemicals, industrial equipment, and moving vehicles
• Ability to read and understand shipping paperwork, labels, SOPs, and work instructions
• Experience in a chemical plant, bulk loading operation, or hazardous materials environment
• Familiarity with tanker, railcar, or bulk liquid loading procedures
• Knowledge of SDS, chemical labeling, and hazardous material handling requirements
• Experience using ERP systems, barcode scanners, or shipping/inventory software

Qualifications

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
• Vacation Pay
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

“ Be Safe” from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify the request.

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