Warehouse General Labor Material Handler I - 1st Shift

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Warehouse General Labor Material Handler I - 1st Shift Regular Full-Time Manual Labor Phoenix, AZ, US 8 days ago Requisition ID: 4327 Job Summary: We know that searching for your next opportunity is exhausting, and that at times, you aren’t sure if you’d be a good fit. We don’t want this to get in the way of meeting you, so apply anyway – we’d love to hear from you! The Material Handler I is responsible for the movement of various materials and products through a variety of means, including manual sorting and placement. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe and accurate flow of products through the facility. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider offering Pallet Management Services, 3PL Services, Reverse Logistics Services, and Freight Brokerage & Transportation Management Services, handling over 115 million pallets per year for over 1,500 customers. Now one of the largest pallet manufacturing and recycling companies in the United States, PLA has over 76 facilities, employing upwards of 3500 employees across 23 states, and is still looking for opportunities for growth, both organically and through acquisition. Pay Rate: $16.50 per hour. Guaranteed progression: 50‑cent per hour increases at 90 days, 1 year, and annually thereafter for a total of 5 years, reaching the maximum rate at 5 years in this role. Here’s What We Offer: Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings before payday. Weekly Pay – Get paid on time, every week. PTO (Paid Time Off). Full Benefits : Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 3 medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield with low weekly premiums starting at $28.75. Health Savings Account (HSA) – Company contribution up to $750 annually with tax-advantaged savings. 401(k) retirement plan featuring up to a 4% employer match, eligibility the first of the month after 90 days, and access to a Financial Wellness Consultant. Flexible Benefits – Multiple plan options to fit your needs and budget. Prescription Drug Coverage – Low copays starting at $10 for generic medications. FREE Life Insurance & AD&D – Basic coverage provided at no cost upon employment. Vision Benefits – $10 eye exams and $150 frame allowance through Superior Vision by MetLife starting at $1.46 per week. Dental Coverage – 100% preventive care coverage with MetLife plans starting at $5.76 per week. Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD) – Income replacement up to 60% of weekly covered earnings for a non-work-related injury or illness. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and confidential support for work stress, grief, legal/financial issues, and more. Additional Voluntary Benefits – MetLife Legal and Identity Theft Services and Pet Insurance with ASPCA. LifeMart employee discounts (through ADP) on everyday stuff and larger purchases. Dell Employee Purchase Program (EPP) discounts available for personal use. What You’ll Be Doing: Reporting to the Supervisor, the Material Handler is responsible for the movement of various materials and products. Your responsibilities will include: Ensuring safe movement of products or merchandise. Reviewing products or merchandise to ensure proper placement. All other duties as assigned to support and improve the overall team operations. Adjusting to new reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules to meet company needs and business requirements. Consistent and reliable attendance at work is an essential function of this job. What We’re Looking For: Experience in a warehouse or similar production environment is preferred. Previous experience in manual labor or roles requiring frequent lifting and physical work is strongly preferred. Strong commitment to safety procedures. Attention to detail for ensuring proper placement of products. Reliability and a dependable work ethic. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Willingness to perform a variety of physical tasks. Physical Requirements: This is a physically demanding role that requires constant standing, walking, bending, and stooping. You must be able to lift and move materials, which may be heavy, repeatedly throughout the workday. Requires good manual dexterity and physical stamina for tasks such as minor repairs and manual drying. Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions and safety alarms in a warehouse environment. Excellent vision (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus) for operating machinery, reading documentation, and navigating the warehouse safely. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in a warehouse environment. This may include exposure to dust, fluctuating temperatures (hot and cold), and moderate to high noise levels. Steel-toed boots and other personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required. PLA and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pla-Family-of-Companie