Material Handler or Baler F/T

Hourly Pay Range: $16.94 - $22.70

The starting pay rate for new hires is: $17.50/Hour

Benefits Overview:

• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation time based on position classification and hours worked (accrual rates increase with tenure), 3 personal days annually for eligible roles, up to 40 hours of accrued paid sick leave per year, and 9 paid holidays.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical coverage (including a High Deductible Health Plan option with employer HSA contributions), dental coverage, and vision insurance. Employees can participate in a Gym Reimbursement program to earn up to $30 per quarter.
• 100% Employer-Paid Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance (1x annual salary up to $150,000) and Short-Term Disability coverage (60% of earnings up to 26 weeks) for eligible employees.
• Retirement Plan: Voluntary pre-tax 403(b) retirement savings plan available upon hire, with employer contribution eligibility after meeting age and service milestones.
• Employee Assistance & Financial Support: An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides free, confidential counseling, financial, and legal services to employees and adult household members. An Emergency Fund Program offers financial assistance for natural disasters, medical emergencies, or personal bills.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement (up to $3,000 per year) for eligible positions after one year of service for approved job-related coursework and degree programs.
• Voluntary Perks: Supplemental health plans with annual wellness incentives, plus voluntary employee and dependent life insurance.
• Additional Perks that may apply: 30% employee shopping discount, potential university tuition discounts, and potential bonuses for employee referrals and loss prevention.

Summary:

Responsible for the movement of materials for the plant, in-house or at other sites, to include loading and unloading of trucks, movement of raw materials and completed shipments to and from sites, house call pick-ups, and storage of goods. Pre-sort and grade donated goods for shipping to retail stores, outlet, salvage or trash. Dispose of waste material in and around job sites. Work under the direction of the Warehouse Coordinator.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Warehouse typically operates seven days per week to support the Agency retail operation. May be required to work weekend (i.e. Saturday, Sunday), evening and holiday hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Follow verbal instructions or read work orders to determine materials and containers to be moved.

Load materials into and from vehicles, install strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, assisting truck driver.

Convey materials to and/or from storage or work sites to designated areas using hand truck, tow motor or pallet jack.

Participate in training regarding proper and safe operation of hand truck and tow motor.

Occasionally count, weigh and/or record number of units of material moved or handled.

Pre-sort and grade donated goods for shipping to retail stores, outlet, salvage or trash.

Assist in preparation of all shipping documentation for materials being shipped from premises.

Lift heavy objects by hand and maintain clean work area, machines and/or equipment.

Responsible for operation of baler and tipping equipment. Will notify supervisor in the event of problems with equipment.

Remove snow/ice from sidewalks at main office and at other locations as necessary to ensure safe environments.

Perform other related essential duties as required or assigned by supervisor.