Industrial Material Handler

Company Overview:
Aggregate Resource Industries, Inc. (ARI) is a leading mining and construction services contractor headquartered in Springfield, Oregon. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for the mining and construction industries, including rock drilling, blasting, and crushing operations throughout the United States. Our commitment to safety, innovation, and quality has established ARI as a trusted partner for mining and construction projects nationwide.

Position Overview:
This role will play a key part of the company’s day-to-day inventory operations and handling of materials in an industrial shop and yard setting. Responsibilities include unloading, staging, securing, and organizing heavy materials, as well as conducting regular cycle counts. Additionally, this role supports the overall organization and cleanliness of the shop, yard, and inventory storage locations. areas, while navigating the demands of a physically intensive, industrial environment.

Preferred candidates will have experience in material handling, familiarity with shop or warehouse environments, and a strong work ethic. This role is ideal for individuals eager to learn, thrive in physically demanding conditions, and demonstrate keen attention to detail. If you are driven and want to contribute to the success of our company’s inventory operations, we invite you to apply.

Compensation:

• Wage Range:: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour.
• Potential promotional path with on-the-job training.
• Full benefit package

Schedule:

• Standard Shift: Monday – Friday 8am – 5:00pm.
• Work Location: Company Headquarters in Springfield, OR

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Experience:: Experience with warehouse/inventory activities preferred.
• Basic Mechanical Knowledge:: Familiarity with mechanical tools and shop operations, with an understanding of general safety and handling around industrial equipment.
• Computer Skills:: Basic computer skills.
• Physical Ability:: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a physical environment on a regular basis.
• Driver License:: Valid Oregon driver’s license with a driving record that includes no more than 3 moving violations and/or chargeable accidents in the last 3 years and no DUIIs.
• Pre-employment Requirement:: Pre-employment drug test and physical. We conduct random drug tests and post-accident drug testing. For safety reasons, we have a zero-tolerance drug policy, including marijuana use.

Additional Skills Preferred:

• Work Ethic:: Strong sense of responsibility, reliability, and commitment to maintaining high standards of performance in a demanding environment.
• Organizational Skills: Organized work approach with the ability to adapt and adjust as required to support the needs of multiple projects.
• Independence: Ability to work independently and take initiative when needed.
• Teamwork: Natural ability to maintain positive, cooperative working relationships by working, acting, and communicating with various personalities and people of different backgrounds.

Physical Demands:

• Carrying, lifting, pushing, and pulling loads up to 50 pounds in a physical environment on a regular basis.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching during work activities.
• Operating material handling equipment, such as forklifts, in a yard setting.
• Exposure to varying environmental conditions, as the position requires both indoor and outdoor work, which may include extreme weather such as heat, cold, rain, wind, and snow.
• Climbing ladders and stairs and working in tight or elevated spaces as needed.

Job Responsibilites:

• Material Handling: Safely handles loading, unloading, sorting, picking, stocking, staging, transporting, and securing inventory materials.
• Organization: :Assists in maintaining organization, cleanliness, and safety in the shop, yard, and inventory locations.
• Cycle Counts: :Conducts regular cycle counts and accurately records inventory transactions.
• Supply Distribution: :Distributes supplies to customers based on daily pick tickets.
• Receiving and Shipping: :Executes receipt transactions for all inbound freight.
• Space Utilization: Optimizes space utilization for material storage.
• Inventory Control Process Collaboration:: Collaborates with the Supply Chain Manager to enhance warehouse and inventory control processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Product Support department.

Safety:

• Promotes a safe and healthy work environment, adhering to all safety procedures and regulations.
• Attends weekly department safety meetings. :
• Implements and promotes 5S principles to enhance workplace organization and safety.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off :
• Paid Holidays:
• Health Insurance: We offer health insurance at a cost of $54/month for the employee portion of the basic plan. We also offer buy up plan options that have lower deductibles.
• Vision Insurance: We pay 100% of employee premiums
• Dental Insurance: We pay 25% of employee premiums
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees are given the option to contribute a portion of their earnings, pre-tax, into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). They can use the funds contributed to their account to pay for qualified medical or dependent care expenses that are not covered by insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance: We offer a voluntary insurance program for Critical Illness, Accident Protection, Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): With this benefit program, employees and members of their household can receive free, confidential counseling services :to help work through both personal and professional issues.
• 401k :We match 100% of the first 3% of your salary that you contribute, and 50% of the amount that exceeds 3%, up to 5% of your annual earnings. In addition, ARI may make a profit-sharing contribution to your account at the end of the plan year.

ARI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law.: