Direct Wire & Cable is currently hiring *1st shift Material Handler *to join our team. As a Material Handler, you'll play a crucial role in our operations at Direct Wire. Your responsibilities will be coordinating and organizing raw materials, supplies, and equipment at our D2 Production Facility. This role will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with cross-training and communication within the team.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and stage raw materials, reels, pallets, and other essential supplies in the appropriate areas on the production floor. This involves managing the queue for copper, reels, pallets, and other manufacturing supplies.
• Perform inspections and maintain records for forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring that supplies are placed efficiently in the warehouse on pallet racks.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality standards are met.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency.
• Assist in cross-training and actively communicate with team members to facilitate smooth operations.

Job Requirements: Education and skills requirements:

• A High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required.
• Ability to read and interpret routine instructions.
• Proficiency in basic mathematical calculations
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to problem-solve in an industrial environment.
• Competence in operating material movement and packaging equipment
• Ability to represent the company professionally both within and outside of the organization.
• Enjoy being part of a team and working in a cooperative environment.

As a full-time permanent member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance from day one, as well as disability and life insurance. You will also benefit from our 401K plan with matching contributions, flexible paid time off, paid holidays and floating holidays, and an annual work boot allowance for manufacturing roles. Plus, you will have the opportunity to participate in our wellness program that encourages healthy living and rewards you for your efforts. Our worksites are smoke-free.

We are proud of our values and vision, and we work hard every day to live up to them. We also care deeply about our employees, and provide them with a safe, rewarding, and fun work environment. We believe that happy employees make happy customers and invite you to apply to join our great team!

Direct Wire's core values are the foundation of our company and shape its past, present, and future. These guiding principles and beliefs are essential to our success and define who we are, how we act, and what is important to us.

Be a Great Person: Practice the highest integrity, care for and respect all, and always do the right thing.

Serve Your Customers Well: Do whatever it takes for customer success, be driven for mutual success, and be willing to sacrifice for the greater good.

Do Great Work: Seek continuous improvement, take the initiative and be proactive with solutions, be eager to share your ideas, and practice fanatical attention to detail.

Be a Great Teammate: Be positive, enthusiastic, and energetic, be fun to work with and for, be a good listener, and be eager to serve others well.