Material Handler - Spherion

We are looking for experienced material Handlers for our manufacturing client in Morrisville, NC. The Material Handler will be primarily responsible for moving materials throughout the facility using pallet jacks and forklifts. The Material Handler will need to demonstrate a keen attention to detail to ensure the proper materials are selected for the manufacturing process. The Material Handler will need to aid in a variety tasks to ensure efficiency in all aspects of operations.

This position runs on a 12 hour 7pm to 7am, 2-3-2 rotating schedule.

Responsibilities:
- Transport, maintain and stock raw materials and completed products for manufacturing processes for the company, coordinating with department managers and personnel in order to support their respective operations in a timely, quality and efficient manner.
- Ability to understand paper stock material thickness, foil differences, Gripper/Guide differences and most stock criteria in order to supply departments different stock materials to departments production ready.
- Must have the ability to drive all forklifts efficiently and accident free while moving materials efficiently throughout the plant and on and off racks.
- Ability to keep separate critical items of products and clearly mark them with labels or other identifying methods.
- Maintain a safe environment for personnel and machinery, while following all company safety manuals and company safety procedures and initiatives.
- Ability to handle all turning operations cleanly, safely, well jogged and in exact required orientation.
- Perform daily cleaning of the Automaton as well as the routine maintenance per the manual.
- Perform all other related duties and projects as assigned by management.

Working hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Various Shifts Available)

Skills:
- Good comprehension skills and ability with little training to learn the automaton, our hand and powered lifts.
- Ability to learn most material characteristics of our products and materials.
- Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and /or 10 to 25 pounds frequently.
- Ability to stand and perform the requirements of the position up to 12 hours with a few short breaks.
- Willingness to abide by all plant practices and procedures.
- Forklift certified or able to obtain forklift certification.
- Overtime is an expected requirement.
- Ability to maintain great attendance and tardy record.
- Ability to apply written and verbal instructions to set-up machine and operation.
- Perform simple mathematical calculations-addition, subtraction, multiplication.
- No certifications required but ability to operate forklifts and hand lifts a plus.

Education:
High School

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
- Forklift operation experience
- Basic Mathematics
- Attention to detail
- Material handling


If you're looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills in material handling and forklift operation this might be the role for you! Apply online today!

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).