Material Handler

Chillicothe, OH 45601

Posted: 08/07/2026 Job Number: 58442378 Pay Rate: $16.00 / hour

Job Description

Our client is looking for Material Handlers in Chillicothe, OH!
 
This is a 3-month contract opportunity offering a starting pay rate of $16 an hour.
 
Schedule: 
  1. 1st shift, 7:30am to 5pm 
PPE Requirements: Steel-toed boots. Uniforms can be purchased after two weeks.
Job Summary
 
Job Summary
For the material handler position, the employee will operate either a forklift or a tugger.
 
Forklift Operator Responsibilities:
    • Pulling collection carts to various outside areas.
    • Loading pallets, cardboard, and plastics onto the carts and offloading them at the recycling area.
    • Collecting and loading pallets into the pallet trailer.
 
Tugger Operator Responsibilities:
    • Maintaining trash and recycling collected in the main plant.
    • Connecting to hoppers and transporting materials to the appropriate collection areas.
    • Operating and maintaining the trash compactor.
 
Requirements:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Legally eligible to work in the United States.
  • Completion of a Cisive background check and drug screen prior to starting is mandatory. A "contingent start" may be approved if needed.
 
Education/Experience/Skills:
  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Preferred zero to four years of previous experience.
  • Forklift/tugger experience is preferred.
  • Multitasking abilities.
  • Time management skills.
 
Work Environment Qualifications:
The physical requirements and work environment of the job are as follows:
  • Motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity is required.
  • Physical effort in handling objects weighing less than 50 pounds is frequent.
  • Activities may include pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and lifting objects up to 50 lbs.
  • The job is typically performed in a material recycling facility.
  • The environment may vary in temperature and may involve exposure to dirt, odors, and noise throughout the workday.

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