Material Handler

Multiquip

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Boise, Idaho

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Safely transport materials to assembly lines and support weld, machine shop, and fabrication teams. Maintain an organized work environment by loading, unloading, and documenting materials using material-handling equipment.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and possess strong basic math and written communication skills. You are able to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment, and you can pass the Multiquip Forklift Certification. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and stand for 10 hours per day.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Forklift operation

Material handling equipment operation

Multiquip Forklift Certification

Hoists

Basic computer skills

Reading inventory tags

Job Description

Full‑Time • Hourly • On‑Site • Day Shift (5:00am–3:30pm Monday to Thursday, Overtime on Friday as needed)

Join our team as a Material Handler I, where you’ll play a key role in keeping production moving by safely transporting materials to the assembly lines, supporting the weld, machine shop and fabrication teams, and maintaining an organized work environment.


What You’ll Do

  • Load and unload materials onto pallets, racks, trays, and shelves
  • Move materials between storage areas, production lines, and designated work sites
  • Count, weigh, and document materials handled
  • Tag, label, or mark materials and containers for identification
  • Stack, bundle, and band materials for storage or shipment
  • Safely operate hoists, forklifts (stand‑up and sit‑down), and other material‑handling equipment
  • Locate, stage, and distribute pallets and temporary storage containers
  • Empty cardboard bins into designated recycling and garbage containers
  • Conduct daily forklift inspections
  • Read and interpret part tags to determine next operation and storage destinations
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with leads, coworkers, and supervisors
  • Handle equipment carefully and maintain a safe, clean work environment
  • Perform additional duties as assigned
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance

What You’ll Need

  • Ability to pass the Multiquip Forklift Certification
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, inventory tags, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Basic written communication skills for reports and routine documentation
  • Ability to clearly communicate with teams and employees
  • Strong basic math skills, including working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, and percentages
  • Ability to interpret bar graphs and follow written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to operate forklifts, hoists, and hand or air‑powered tools
  • Ability to problem‑solve using common-sense understanding in standard work situations

Physical Requirements

  • Frequent standing and walking throughout the shift
  • Frequent use of hands, arms, and manual dexterity
  • Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly
  • Ability to stand for 10 hours per day in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
  • Visual abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
  • Exposure to chemicals such as gas, diesel, and related materials
  • Work environment may be loud; hearing protection is required

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Pay wage: $19.00 / hour 
  • 9 paid Holidays 
  • Generous Paid Time Off - Accrues at a rate of 4 weeks per year to start
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Excellent Benefits Package for Full Time Employees that starts the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire date including:
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Flex Spending, Accidental Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance & Legal Insurance
  • Retirement Planning - 401(k) plan including Discretionary Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 a year
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Assistance Program 

Multiquip provides competitive pay and benefits and supports our employees through our values of safety, integrity and respect.
Employment is subject to pre-employment physical, drug-screening and background investigation. E-Verify (www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) is used to verify a candidates’ legal right to work in the U.S.
Multiquip Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected class.

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Multiquip

Founded in 1973, Multiquip is one of the largest, most diversified manufacturers and suppliers of world-class quality products and solutions for the construction, industrial, telecom, government, non-commercial, aerospace, entertainment, and oil & gas exploration markets. Multiquip's comprehensive product portfolio encompasses light to medium construction equipment, power generators and lighting. Servicing customers worldwide, Multiquip distributes its products in more than 70 countries through thousands of authorized distribution partners.
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