Material Handler I - Warehouse 1st Shift ($19/hour) at PLANET AID INC

Milford, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

23 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Material Handling, Warehouse Operations, Team Player, Personal Accountability, Safety Standards, Multitasking, Bailing Machines, Forklift Operation, Scanning, Sorting, Cleaning, Loading, Unloading, Equipment Maintenance, Physical Capability, Job Instructions

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Planet Aid is a nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used textiles to protect the environment and support sustainable development in impoverished communities around the world is seeking a full-time, Material Handler. The Material Handler has the responsibility of assisting transportation in the loading and unloading of donations from company trucks and contractors into the warehouse for efficient processing. Ideal candidates will be great team players and demonstrate high levels of personal accountability and responsibility. The position involves processing unloaded material, recycling, and general cleaning through a variety of mechanisms. 1st shift, 6AM-2:30PM, Monday to Friday. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, bins, or trucks. Assist warehouse in the scanning of cart information into the computer system. Properly bales materials and donated goods. Safe operation of the warehouse, or propane/electric forklifts. Responsible for maintenance and proper storage of equipment. Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure that the warehouse is accessible and safe for employee traffic trucks. Empty carts and sorts material into categories. Skilled and Senior level material handlers will operate bailing machines and propane/electric forklifts. Requirements HS Diploma or equivalent years of experience in place of diploma; 1 year of experience in warehouse operations as a material handler; Ability to warehouse machinery safely and efficiently; Physically capable of performing the essential duties of the job and lifting up to 50lbs; Ability to understand written and oral job instructions; Ability to follow all safety standards and policies; Ability to multitask and assist production team when required Planet Aid’s mission is to inform, mobilize, and inspire individuals and communities to work together to bring about worldwide environmental and social progress. Planet Aid recognizes that the Earth's resources are finite and that good stewardship is essential for the well-being of current and future generations. The projects we support thus aim to protect the environment, reduce waste, and increase the efficient use of vital resources. Planet Aid offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), paid holidays, paid sick days, marketplace, and vacations.

Responsibilities

The Material Handler is responsible for loading and unloading donations, processing materials, and maintaining a clean and safe warehouse environment. They will also assist in scanning information and operating warehouse machinery.