Material Handler - 1st shift

Position Title

Material Handler-1 st shift

New Berlin, NY, US

Plant Manager

Operations

This position works from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Thursday.

Salary Range: $18.76 to $23.44 hourly.

• Receive and deliver incoming materials to appropriate locations.
• Pick and deliver WIP and component materials to filling area and stock WIP from Paint Making.
• Accurately count inventory, perform inventory tracking, and utilize computer skills to enter information about materials and product transactions in the ERP system.
• Prepare and inspect outbound carts of products being transferred to GAC Distribution Center and ensure manifests are complete and accurate.
• Prepare and inspect all outbound shipments to customers.
• Operate multiple types of forklifts (counterbalance, sit‑down, stand‑up, cherry‑picker, clamp and reach).
• Occasional use of the box truck.
• Attention to detail is an absolute must for this position.

• High School diploma or equivalent with additional training in computer applications.
• 1‑3 years working in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift, electric pallet jack, and order picker certification.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Attend and pass driver safety course.
• Ability to safely operate company delivery trucks.
• Ability to work independently, multi‑task and manage priorities.
• Attention to detail – accuracy is very important.
• Ability to recognize and avoid slip/trip hazards.
• Requires a physical assessment, respirator fit and background check.

• Frequent working at heights with safety harness/fall protection equipment.
• Occasional balancing/working at heights.
• Operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, and delivery trucks.
• Load and unload materials (5‑gallon pails of paint with varying weights, boxes of packaging material).
• Continuous standing/walking on concrete surface.
• Occasional climbing of stairs/ladders and on/off equipment.
• Constant reaching from below waist to waist and shoulder heights. Occasional overhead lifting.
• Occasional to frequent bending. May be sustained.
• Occasional to frequent squatting.
• Occasional heavy pushing/pulling (70 lbs force). Frequent/ moderate pushing/pulling (50 lbs). Constant light pushing/pulling (10‑25 lbs). Pushing/pulling is frequently from an extended/outward stretched position.
• Rare lifting transferring of 100 to 110‑lb cylinders.
• Occasional twisting.
• Frequent lifting of up to 65 lb. 5‑gallon pails. Constant lifting/transferring of 45‑50 lbs 5‑gallon pails stacked 3‑4 high.
• Lifting is often combined with outward reaching due to confined space. Lifting may be combined with balancing/outward reaching when working from order picker to stock higher shelves.
• Frequent carrying of up to 65 lb 5‑gallon pails.
• Occasional lifting of 66‑lb kegs/65‑lb bags of raw material.
• Frequent to constant lifting of 50‑100 lb bags of raw material. Lighter weights are handled as well including 3, 5 and 20‑100 lb.
• All lifting is generally maintained in a range of floor to waist/chest height. No shoulder height or overhead lifting.
• Constant grasping & hand use.
• Occasional to frequent daily use of a respirator and able to pass a respirator medical clearance.
• Constant visual and auditory acuity to insure accuracy and maintain safety and awareness in a warehouse/production environment.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) with Employer match.
• No‑cost Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability Benefits.
• Paid Holidays and Time Off.
• Quarterly bonus to distribute a share of profits as additional remuneration over and above regular wages.
• Wellness Reimbursement Program.
• Continuing Education Reimbursement.
• Child Care Reimbursement.
• Paid Community Service Hours.
• Employee Discount on Product.
• Employee assistance program.

Golden Artist Colors is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.