1st Shift - Material Handler - Starting Pay $14.40 / Hr - Artistree - 1350 Bridgeport Drive, Suite 21 Kernersville

Material Handler

The Material Handler is responsible for accurately and promptly transporting materials to/from workstations and racks, utilizing forklifts, carts and pallet jacks; while following safety rules, meeting productivity standards and achieving attendance requirements.

Major Activities:

• Handling of Goods and Materials
• Transports goods to production and bin location
• Loads/off-loads materials for use in production
• Puts raw materials and packaging supplies in proper inventory location
• Meets or exceeds productivity standards set by management

Quality

• Alerts management of issues or discrepancies
• Participates in physical inventories and cycle counts

Safety & Organization

• Maintains a clean work area for safe and efficient operation
• Inspects equipment as required to ensure safety and accuracy
• Follows all safety requirements for machine operation
• Wears appropriate safety equipment at all times
• Provides support to other production teams or functions, as needed

Minimum Education

High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent

Minimum Type of experience the job requires

Pallet jack experience

Other

Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English fluently

Must have general, verbal, and numerical intelligence, including reading and matching of numerical sequences

Ability to accurately read a tape measure and ruler; accurately read calipers

Knowledge of RF scan gun preferred

Preferred Special Certifications or technical skills

forklift experience

Preferred Type of experience the job requires

1 year experience in manufacturing

Physical Requirements

Constantly stand and frequently walk

Frequently bend from waist and twist

Constantly lift up to 30lbs/13.6kgs and occasionally lift up to 50lbs/23.6kgs from floor to overhead

Occasionally reach horizontally and overhead

Constantly push/pull using total body and upper extremities, from floor to overhead, and occasionally reach horizontally

Feel with the touch of the fingers

Constantly grasp, carry, and push with both hands

Constantly move arms, hands and fingers to grasp, manipulate, or move/transport objects

Review physical requirements matrix for all requirements

Work Environment

High noise levels and moving machinery

Work environment is not climate-controlled and subject to dust and high/low temperatures

Must be able to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).