Material Handler I - Warehouse 1st Shift ($19/hour)
Milford, Massachusetts, United States of America
Full Time
3 weeks ago
$38,000 USD
About this role
Description
Join a mission-driven organization making a global impact! Planet Aid collects and recycles used textiles to protect the environment and support sustainable development in communities around the world.
This role focuses on warehouse operations, supporting the efficient handling, processing, and movement of donated materials. You’ll play a key part in ensuring materials are sorted, processed, and prepared safely and effectively.
What You’ll Do
Warehouse / Material Handler Duties
- Load and unload materials from trucks, pallets, and bins
- Sort donated items into appropriate categories for processing
- Assist with scanning and tracking materials in the system
- Operate and support baling equipment for material processing
- Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment (as needed)
- Maintain equipment and ensure proper storage after use
- Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and safe for daily operations
- Support team members and production needs as required
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Saturdays as needed)
Pay: $19/hr
Benefits: Health, vision, dental, life, AD&D, and 401k
Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, and 9 holidays
Requirements
- At least 1 year of warehouse or material handling experience
- Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts (preferred)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks throughout the shift
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and safety guidelines
- Strong teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and support production as needed
Planet Aid’s mission is to inform, mobilize, and inspire individuals and communities to work together to bring about worldwide environmental and social progress. Planet Aid recognizes that the Earth's resources are finite and that good stewardship is essential for the well-being of current and future generations. The projects we support thus aim to protect the environment, reduce waste, and increase the efficient use of vital resources.