Forklift Operator

Material Handler

The Material Handler plays a key role in supporting distribution operations by safely moving, loading, and unloading materials in a warehouse environment. This position ensures all activities align with internal quality standards while following detailed work orders and instructions to handle container loads and materials accurately and efficiently.

Shifts

$22/hr: 1st shift | Monday - Thursday 6am - 4:30pm

$23.50/hr: 2nd shift | Monday - Thursday 9am - 7:30pm

$25/hr: WKAM shift | Friday - Sunday 5:30am - 6pm plus

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment, including pallet jacks, rider jacks, standup trucks, order pickers, turret trucks, and reach trucks.
• Perform distribution and material handling activities in strict accordance with internal quality standards while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Read and follow work orders and instructions to determine materials or container loads that need to be moved.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves using hand methods, forklifts, or other warehouse equipment.
• Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage during transit.
• Count, weigh, and record the number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheets.
• Accurately complete basic checklists, forms, and related documentation to track material movement and inventory.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating sit-down forklifts, with strong proficiency and comfort in sit-down forklift operation.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and complete basic checklists, forms, and other related documents.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities effectively.
• Strong reliability, with a track record of being consistently at work and on time.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Comfort operating various material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, rider jacks, standup trucks, order pickers, turret trucks, reach trucks, and high-capacity forklifts after training.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing facility that offers clear opportunities for advancement and promotion from within. The site is expanding significantly, creating room for career development, skill growth, and long-term stability in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse environment that relies on a range of material handling equipment, including sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, rider jacks, standup trucks, order pickers, turret trucks, and reach trucks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Jefferson, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Jefferson, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.