Return to Job Search Materials Handler - Project Based $19.20

Are you a team player who’s comfortable on a forklift? If so, apply for a role with U-Haul as a Materials Handler! In this position you will help to support the production line, and moving manufacturing materials to ensure maximum efficiency. In exchange, take advantage of U-Haul’s excellent benefits.

NOTE: U-Haul is recruiting for this role with the length of this position to coincide with specific project or projects for which you will be assigned. This position therefore contemplates and end-date at the conclusion of the project or projects on which you are working.

U-Haul offers Materials Handler:

Career stabilityOpportunities for advancementHealth insurance & Prescription plans if eligiblePaid holidays, vacation, and sick days if eligibleLife insuranceMetLaw Legal programMetLife auto and home insuranceDiscounts on Apple products, Dell computers, cell phone plans, hotels, and more401k and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)24-hour physician available for kidsDental & Vision PlansSubsidized gym/fitness membership if eligibleBusiness and travel insuranceYouMatter EAPLifeLock Identity Theft ProtectionCritical Illness/Group Accident Insurance

Materials Handler Primary Responsibilities:

Operate a sit-down forklift to handle and move materialsSafely and efficiently handle materials received, stored, and shipped through the manufacturing plantKeep workstations loaded with production materialsOperate material handling equipment (e.g. hand truck, pallet jack etc.).Understand, support, and implement the company Housekeeping, Safety and Quality policies and procedures into daily work habitsOther duties as assigned

Hours (subject to change according to needs of ongoing projects):

1st shift 5 am - 1 pm Monday-Friday3rd shift 9 pm- 5 am Monday-Friday

Materials Handler Minimum Qualifications:

Sit-down forklift experiencePrior forklift certification and ability to pass company forklift testAble to communicate well in EnglishProficiency with computersAble to pass print reading, measurement and fraction/decimal conversion tests

Work Environment:
The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g. working around moving parts, machines, fumes, or irritant chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing, or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves, or shields.

Physical Demands:
The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods both indoors and outdoors of remaining stationary, traversing spaces, repositioning to reach and use tools, and moving a minimum of 50 lbs assisted or unassisted.

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state, or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.