Job Posting: Material Handler/Logistics
Employment Type:** Full-Time
Job Summary:**
We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious **Material Handler/Logistics Specialist** to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience operating powered industrial equipment, including forklifts and yard tractors, as well as handling various materials and chemicals. This position requires a strong work ethic, teamwork skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Load and offload packaged materials efficiently and safely.
- Stage materials to support production needs and workflow.
- Operate powered industrial equipment such as forklifts and yard tractors.
- Maintain familiarity with material handling safety and hygiene protocols, especially when working with chemicals.
- Perform routine inspections and maintain cleanliness of assigned areas.
- Support process safety programs by participating in compliance audits, safety reviews, and risk assessments.
- Follow company directives and process safety regulations to ensure a safe work environment.
- Use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for hazardous material handling, spill response, and cleanup activities.
- Utilize computer systems to complete training and documentation as needed.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience operating forklifts and yard tractors.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Hazardous Materials Handling Certification (CFR49) preferred but not required.
- Experience in material handling, chemical handling, or logistics.
**Physical Requirements:**
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and twisting in various environments.
- Use of stairs and occasional use of respiratory protection (must pass fit test requirements).
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to various temperatures and weather conditions.
**Skills and Competencies:**
- Strong teamwork skills and a cooperative spirit.
- Self-directed work ethic with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Commitment to safety and ability to follow safety protocols.
- Basic computer skills for training and documentation purposes.
- Willingness to learn and advance skills in material handling and logistics.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a team-oriented and continuously developing work environment.
- Opportunity to gain experience with hazardous materials and advanced logistics operations.
- Competitive pay and benefits package.
- Work in a safety-sensitive role with the potential for growth and development.
**Apply Now:** If you have the qualifications and a strong commitment to safety, we encourage you to submit your application today!
**Equal Opportunity Employer:** We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.
The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf
The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
AllSTEM Connections participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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