Seasonal Material Handler - 1350 Bridgeport Drive, Suite 21 - starting pay $14.40/hr

Artistree-Kernersville

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. As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at

and . The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and , a dedicated handmade goods marketplace. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit 

At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit

. In addition, we offer a hybrid work schedule for our Support Center Team Members. 

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers 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

(1800-MICHAEL).

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