Material Handler

Location: Lexington, KY

Contract: 6-month contract-to-hire

Shift Schedule and Pay:

Weekday Shifts:

• 1st Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 PM - 6:30 AM ($0.50/hr differential)

Weekend Shifts:

• 1st Shift: Friday-Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM ($2.00/hr differential)
• 2nd Shift: Friday-Sunday, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM ($3.00/hr differential)

Base Pay: $18/hr

Job Summary:

The Material Handler is responsible for supplying raw materials from the warehouse to manufacturing and moving raw materials throughout the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supply raw materials from the warehouse to manufacturing based on work orders.
• Unload raw materials from delivery trucks and move them to designated warehouse locations.
• Perform inventory transfers in the inventory control system.
• Replenish finished goods from manufacturing to warehouse locations.
• Supply inventoried items based on Inventory Request Forms.
• Move short-dated products to quarantined locations and update inventory records.
• Process scrap forms, pull materials, and dispose of materials following company guidelines.
• Participate in physical inventories.
• Maintain a valid forklift certification.
• Collaborate with other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Skills and Competencies:

• Cultural Savvy: Embodies Pillars of Trust: Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service.
• Communication: Effectively conveys messages and actively listens.
• Leadership: Leads by example, fostering a culture of trust and teamwork.
• Decision Making & Problem-Solving: Makes timely decisions based on available information and job knowledge.
• Performance-Driven: Maintains focus, meets productivity standards, and proactively seeks solutions.
• Organizational Awareness: Understands their role within the company and remains curious about broader operations.

Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the following qualifications. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or relevant manufacturing/warehouse experience.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedural documents.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to perform basic high school-level mathematical operations.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, email communication, and Windows OS.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

HRU is an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)