Material Handler-1st Shift

Nesco Resource is looking for a Material Handler located in Bethel CT. This is a temp to perm opportunity for the right candidate.

MUST HAVE: Sit-down forklift experience

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Pay: $20-$21/hour depending on experience

Overview: The Material Handler is responsible for safely and efficiently moving materials within production and warehouse areas as well as cleaning and preparing spools used in wire annealing and shipping operations. This role ensures production flow quality standards and workplace safety are maintained.

Responsibilities:

• Transport raw materials work-in-progress and finished goods between departments using forklifts pallet jacks and hoists.
• Load and unload trucks verify materials against shipping documents and store items in designated areas.
• Maintain accurate records of material movement and inventory levels.
• Communicate with production and warehouse teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Mount proper take-up spools/pails and set correct tension and pitch on spoolers.
• Perform visual inspections for surface defects including splits slivers scratches and oxidation.

• Experience operating a propane sit-down forklift
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Professionalism integrity and confidentiality.
• Forklift certification with experience loading/unloading trailers.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. bend walk and reach.
• Manual dexterity along with strong visual and auditory ability.
• Occasional exposure to dust lubricants or seasonally uncomfortable conditions.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical Vision Dental 401K and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.