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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 Michaels.com (http://www.michaels.com./) and Michaels.ca . The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels (https://www.michaels.com/makerplace) , 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  www.michaels.com

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 mikbenefits.com .

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all** **c** **ustomers** **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 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL)._

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