Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for unloading and stacking roll stock and paper material using lifting devices. You will operate sit-down forklifts and clamp trucks, manage inbound and outbound logistics, and ensure the cleanliness and organization of the warehouse. You will also utilize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) for cycle counts and inventory control, and perform quality control tasks.

Responsibilities

• Unload and stack roll stock and paper material using lifting devices.

• Operate sit-down forklifts and clamp trucks.

• Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including loading and unloading trucks and rail cars.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse.

• Use Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) for cycle counts and inventory control.

• Perform quality control to ensure product standards.

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using clamp equipment.

• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring accuracy in the number and types of products loaded.

• Keep accurate records and reports for inventory accuracy.

Essential Skills

• Working knowledge of supply and inventory management systems.

• Proficiency in computer skills.

• Forklift operation, including clamp forklift experience.

• Experience in material handling, picking, packing, and packaging.

• Proficiency with RF scanners.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to keep accurate inventory records and reports.

• Experience in logistics and warehouse operations.

Why Work Here?

Located on Bear Island, this large, well-maintained papermill has seen an investment of over 450 million dollars. The facility offers substantial room for growth, a strong benefits package, and opportunities for internal promotion into supervisor and lead roles. The company fosters a family-like environment, values employee happiness, and operates in a steadily growing industry turning recycled products into cardboard boxes. Employees can also benefit from profit-sharing programs.

Work Environment

The work environment is indoor and non-climate controlled. The position requires openness to a 12-hour rotating shift between day and night, with 15 days off per month due to the schedule. The dress code includes steel-toed boots, jeans, t-shirts, safety vests, and personal protective equipment (PPE). The company culture, influenced by Canadian management, emphasizes employee happiness and a family-like atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Ashland, Virginia.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.