Material Handler/Forklift Operator

How we do what we do:

At Barrette Outdoor Living we are committed to providing quality products that enhance people's lives. Our people share a passion for our business, and work with skill, teamwork, and integrity to deliver on our promise to provide superior products. We offer competitive and comprehensive benefits packages. Enjoy benefits like medical, wellness, paid time off, and much more!

The purpose of the role:

The offsite warehouse material handlers are responsible for loading / unloading trucks, staging material for shipment, and ensuring accurate handling of materials!

We will communicate with candidates via the Indeed messaging app, so please ensure your notifications are turned on or you are frequently checking Indeed for messages! Thanks!

Job Duties May Include:

• Maintains a safe and clean work area and equipment and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Pulls raw material for usage; receiving raw material; moving WIP product.
• Monitors product for quality defects.

If that sounds like you....here's what we need in terms of education and experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Stand-up forklift experience preferred.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred. NOTE: Some assignments require the use of air powered tools / hand tools. Experience using hand tools preferred.
• Basic reading and math skills. Must be able to follow directions. High attention to detail.
• Exercises independent initiative/judgement in work methods.
• Ability to lead by example, respectfully work with a team, and communicate with clarity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; English speaking and comprehension required.

This job operates in a manufacturing environment, and the employee is regularly exposed to loud noises and machinery in an environment that is hot in the summer / cool in the winter. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment including eye protection, hearing protection, work boots, hardhats, etc.

Physical requirements
Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time and perform repetitive motion type tasks regularly. Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance, and occasionally lift greater than 50 pounds. Ability to endure heat in a warehouse environment. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration, repetitive motion, bending, lifting, twisting, crouching, reaching, pushing and/or pulling. While performing this position, the employee frequently works near powered forklifts, power tools, and automated assembly machinery.

Additional Information:

We have become aware of scams in which individuals who are not part of a company claim to represent the company in recruitment activities, including issuing fake offer letters. Please be aware that career opportunities are published only through official communication channels. We will never ask for payments or fees from job applicants, and applicants will only be contacted by a team member through an official email address ending in @us.ebarrette.com or @barretteoutdoorliving.com. Interviews will never be conducted via Fleep, Google Hangouts, What'sApp, or other social media platforms or apps. If you receive a suspicious email or job offer on behalf of Barrette Outdoor Living, do not provide any personal information or pay any fees. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please go to www.Barretteoutdoorliving.com, scroll to the foot of the page and click “Email Human Resources”.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you been employed by Barrette Outdoor Living or at BOL through a temp agency in the past?
• Please indicate your shift preference below; we will do our best to accommodate your preference:

A. Monday through Thursday, 5AM to 3PM (pay is $19/hr)
B. Monday through Thursday, 3PM to 1AM (pay is $19/hr + $1.50/hr shift diff)
C. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 5AM to 5PM (pay is $19/hr + plus paid for full 40 hours if work full scheduled shift on the weekend)
D. ANY SHIFT

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• STAND UP FORKLIFT DRIVING: 1 year (Preferred)
• SIT DOWN FORKLIFT DRIVING: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• fluent English (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person