Material Handler – 2nd Shift

Job Title: Material Handler/Machine Operator - 2nd Shift
Location: Lancaster, TX
Pay Range: $18-20/hr
Work Hours: Openings on 1st Shift (7a-4p) or 2nd Shift (3p-11p)
Type of Employment: Contract to Hire

The Planet Group is currently seeking a Material handler for a growing company. Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma, and 2-4 years of material handling experience. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Position Summary:
The Material Handler consolidates, treats, stores, packs, transports and/or disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures. Maintain detailed and accurate records.

Key Responsibilities

• Segregate and package material for transport.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and storage of hazardous materials in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, practices and procedures.
• Operate fork trucks and other mobile equipment to move containers to and from storage and treatment areas and to load/unload trailers.
• Complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 50 pounds throughout the workday
• Ability to stand and walk over uneven surfaces for extended periods
• Visual acuity to read labels and documentation; depth perception to safely drive forklifts
• Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms
• Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions
• Willingness and ability to wear company-issued personal protection equipment including safety glasses, hard had, steel toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Basic computer skills to complete web-based training
• Ability to understand and respond to written and verbal English
• Ability to predictably and regularly attend work during scheduled hours. Must be willing and able to occasionally work nights, weekends and variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.