Auburn, ME, United States
Your next opportunity is here — Urgently hiring 1st Shift Material Handler in Lewiston!
Job Title: 1st Shift Material Handler
Pay: $17.09/hr
Hours: 1st Shift 6:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Thursday (with Overtime on Fridays when mandatory)
Start Date: ASAP
Looking for a hands-on role with steady hours and long-term growth potential? Join a fast-paced manufacturing environment as a 1st Shift Material Handler in Lewiston, ME and make an impact every day.
As a Material Handler, you’ll play a key role in supporting daily operations by ensuring proper movement, rotation, and staging of materials throughout the department. You’ll work closely with the production team to keep workflow smooth, organized, and safe.
What You’ll Do:
- As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for:
- Obtaining materials from designated areas
- Rotating materials by date and ensuring the oldest material is used first unless otherwise specified
- Servicing production workstations with required materials
- Loading Press racks according to established procedures
- Maintaining inventory control and proper documentation
- Reviewing and following all applicable work instructions
- Operating a crane, hoist, chain fall, & forklift (after appropriate training)
- Identifying materials, determining quantities, and performing basic math as required
- Detecting defects, imperfections, and discrepancies in materials
- Reporting malfunctioning equipment or potentially hazardous conditions immediately
What You’ll Bring:
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
- Willingness to learn and operate industrial powered vehicles (license required after training)
- Ability to detect defects, perform basic math, and identify material types
- Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with others
- Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work environment
- Physical ability to lift, move, and handle materials as required
Why Join Us in Lewiston?
- Steady 1st shift schedule
- Great opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment
- Competitive pay and immediate access to affordable health and prescription coverage
- Additional benefits offered once hired permanently
- Retirement plan available (401k or Pension, if applicable)
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re ready to start a rewarding career as a 1st Shift Material Handler in Lewiston, apply today or contact our recruiting team to learn more. Don’t wait — we’re hiring now!
