Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Date posted: 9/8/2026

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Job description: 

Job Location is Lima, Ohio 

Second shift: 5:00 PM-3:30 AM

Job Summary

Material Handlers move recyclable material through the facility, conduct material grading, and evaluate for sale destination. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Moves material through the facility using material handling equipment (i.e., forklift, pallet jack, hand carts, hoists, cranes) as required. Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit. Uses PC tablets to dispense and receive information such as part numbers, quantities, locations, comments, etc.
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated areas. Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers. Properly document work performed. Conducts material audits Qualifications: The requirements listed below represent the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
• Must be at least 18 years of age. Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include a previous employment check and criminal history.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. and zero to four years of previous experience. Preferred. High school diploma or G.E.D. plus additional or specialized training, and zero to four years of prior experience. Work Environment Listed below are key points regarding the physical requirements and work environment of the job. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 50 pounds frequently.
• Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• This job is in a material recycling facility. The environment may reflect the weather conditions of heat or cold.
• Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, and noise, for most of the workday.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• State ID (Required)

Work Location: In person