Material Handler

Wastequip

Material Handler responsible for moving materials and supporting production at Wastequip's manufacturing facility. Ensuring safety and compliance while maintaining organization in the workplace.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeNew Lebanon • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $19 - $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating forklifts and maintaining safety standards in a production environment. Proficient in inventory management, record-keeping, and adhering to 5S compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Forklift OperationForklift CertificationInventory Management5S ComplianceSafety Inspections

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Hard Skills

Forklift OperationBasic Mathematical OperationsInventory ManagementRecord KeepingRoutine Maintenance

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAbility to Follow InstructionsCare

Certifications & Qualifications

Forklift Certification

Industry Keywords

Production Environment5S StandardsSafety ComplianceRaw Materials HandlingFinished Goods Transfer

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive, verify and stock incoming raw materials
Supplying production with materials and parts as required to meet production demands
Transfer finished goods to holding and/or loading areas
Perform safety inspections and simple routine maintenance to ensure tools remain safe and fully operational
Maintain a safe work environment and wear required PPE at all times
Ensure that work place is maintained in compliance with 5S standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ years prior experience operating a forklift in a production environment
Ability to be forklift certified
Attention to detail and care
Ability to maintain all Product/material in order on racks, production floor and staging areas
Ability to maintain accurate records and perform basic mathematical operations
Ability to follow instructions under limited supervision

Benefits

Comp & perks

2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans
Prescription (Rx) Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
Health Care FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Company Paid Base Life Insurance
Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
Company Paid Disability Insurance ▪ Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
Paid Grandparent Leave
Paid Bonding Leave
Adoption Assistance
Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)