Material Handler :

: Covington, GA 30014 :: Contract (Covington, GA, 30014) | 09/04/26 Job Description Material Handler 1 - Job Description

Location:

Covington, GA 30014

Job Type:

Contract

Duration:

12 months (Possible extension / Full-time employment)

XXXX:

XXXXXXXXXXX/hr W2

Shift:

1st Shift, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, with overtime as needed

Education:

High school diploma preferred, but not required

Experience:

1+ year of warehouse or manufacturing experience preferred

Drug Screen:

Not Required Job Summary

The Material Handler 1 will support the Kitting Department by moving, wrapping, and organizing pallets and materials throughout the manufacturing warehouse. The position also involves maintaining a clean and organized work area and assisting with kitting activities when other material-handling tasks are completed.

Responsibilities

Retrieve finished-goods pallets from production lines, wrap them, and move them to the pending-release area.

Move released pallets to the designated receiving area.

Pull pallets and materials from staging areas to production lines.

Coordinate the movement of components with forklift operators.

Operate a manual pallet jack to move inventory and materials.

Empty cardboard and trash bins and maintain proper housekeeping.

Sweep and clean the kitting area.

Retrieve kitting labels from the front office daily.

Assist with kitting activities when other material-handling tasks are complete.

Attend required training sessions.

Follow all workplace safety, quality, and attendance requirements.

Requirements

1+ year of warehouse or manufacturing experience preferred.

High school education or equivalent preferred, but not required.

Experience using a manual pallet jack is preferred.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Good attention to detail and accuracy.

Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.

Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.

Ability to lift and move up to 20 lbs.

Reliable attendance and ability to work the full scheduled shift are critical requirements.

Work Environment

Manufacturing and warehouse environment.

May be exposed to moderate to occasionally loud noise.

Work may be performed around moving mechanical equipment and material-handling equipment.

Regular standing, walking, reaching, and handling of materials is required.

Important:

Attendance is a major requirement for this position. Candidates should be comfortable reporting to work consistently and completing their full scheduled shift each day.