Material Handler - Sumter, SC
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Why Work for WM?Stability. Growth. People-First Culture.About the Material Handler RoleMaterial Handlers move recyclable material through the facility, conducts material grading and evaluates for sale destination.Two Pittman Shifts AvailableDay Shift: 7am - 7pmNight Shift: 7pm - 7amWhat You'll DoTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.* Moves material through the facility with the use of material handling equipment (i.e. forklift, pallet jack, handcarts, hoists, cranes) as required* Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit* Uses PC tablets to dispense and receive information such as part numbers, quantities, locations, comments, etc.* Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area* Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers* Properly documents work performed* Conducts material auditsSupervisory ResponsibilitiesNone requiredWhat Does it Take to be a Material Handler?The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.Education/Experience* Education: None required.* Experience: None required.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements* Forklift experience preferredOther Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required* None requiredWork EnvironmentListed below are key points regarding the physical requirements, and work environment of the job. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.* Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.* Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 25 pounds frequently.* Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and lifting up to 25 lbs.* Normal setting for this job is outdoors and/or driving a video/GPS monitored vehicle.* Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.BenefitsAt Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.