Warehouse material handler

We know that searching for your next opportunity is exhausting, and that at times, you aren’t sure if you’d be a good fit. We don’t want this to get in the way of meeting you, so apply anyway – we’d love to hear from you! The Material Handler I is responsible for the movement of various materials and products through a variety of means, including manual sorting and placement. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe and accurate flow of products through the facility.

Our Story… So Far

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider offering Pallet Management Services, 3PL Services, Reverse Logistics Services, and Freight Brokerage & Transportation Management Services, handling over 115 million pallets per year for over 1,500 customers. Now one of the largest pallet manufacturing and recycling companies in the United States, PLA has over 76 facilities, employing upwards of 3500 employees across 23 states, and is still looking for opportunities for growth, both organically and through acquisition.

About the Division

PLA Supply Chain Services, a member of the PLA Family of Companies, is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain services, revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. With our expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, we ensure efficient and seamless operations from start to finish.

Pay Rate:

• Range: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
• Starting Pay: $16.00 per hour
• Guaranteed Progression: 50-cent per hour increases at 90 days, 1 year, and annually thereafter for a total of 5 years, reaching the maximum rate at 5 years in this role.

Work Schedule:

• Day Shift: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (Monday thru Friday)

Here's What We Offer:

• Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings before payday
• Weekly Pay – Get paid on time, every week
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 3 medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield with low weekly premiums starting at $25.22
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Company contribution up to $750 annually with tax-advantaged savings
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Flexible Benefits – Multiple plan options to fit your needs and budget
• Prescription Drug Coverage – Low copays starting at $10 for generic medications
• FREE Life Insurance & AD&D – Basic coverage provided at no cost upon employment
• Vision Benefits – $10 eye exams and $150 frame allowance through Superior Vision by MetLife
• Dental Coverage – 100% preventive care coverage with MetLife plans starting at $5.39 per week
• Voluntary Benefits – Additional life insurance and short-term disability options available

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Supervisor, the Material Handler is responsible for the movement of various materials and products. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring safe movement of products or merchandise.
• Reviewing products or merchandise to ensure proper placement.
• All other duties as assigned to support and improve the overall team operations.
• Adjusting to new reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules to meet company needs and business requirements.
• Consistent and reliable attendance at work is an essential function of this job.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in a warehouse or similar production environment is preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety procedures.
• Attention to detail for ensuring proper placement of products.
• Reliability and a dependable work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to perform a variety of physical tasks.

Physical Requirements:

• This is a physically demanding role that requires constant standing and walking.
• You must be able to perform manual sorting and product placement tasks.
• The ability to lift and move products or merchandise repeatedly is required.

Work Environment:

• This is a non-climate-controlled warehouse and production environment.
• You may be exposed to dust, noise, and fluctuating temperatures (hot and cold).
• All duties require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

PLA and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request by contacting [email protected]. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Materials handling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Heavy lifting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Warehouse : 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Johnstown, NY 12095 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Johnstown, NY 12095: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person