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Material Handler

Job in New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, 70123, USA
Listing for: The Lighthouse for The Blind in New Orleans
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-11
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Material Handler, Manufacturing Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Material Handler I
Location: New Orleans

Description

Job Summary:

The Material Handler I is responsible for the flow of raw materials in Lighthouse Louisiana’s Production warehouses.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Ensure the flow of raw materials into, and finished products out of, their assigned department.
  • Inspect products to identify and report possible defects.
  • Operate material moving equipment as required.
  • Palletize and label finished product as assigned.
  • Shrink wrap finished goods as assigned.
  • Maintain the required output levels as specified by the department supervisor.
  • Adhere to the Lighthouse safety plan by utilizing safe workplace practices and immediately report all injuries, accidents, near misses, emergencies, and safety hazards to the appropriate Lighthouse official.
  • Work and coordinate within the product flow of the department and coordinate all activities with the supervisor.
  • Conduct all business in a positive, relationship‑building manner at all times.
  • Perform all duties in compliance with Lighthouse’s ISO Quality System procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  • JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  • Education:

    High school or GED preferred.
  • Special Knowledge:
    Organizational skills; ability to multi‑task.
  • Experience:

    Pallet jack operation heavily preferred.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities:

    None.
  • Physical:
    Able to perform duties as required by department and function, able to stand for long periods and perform repetitious work; ability to maneuver 500 lbs. continually throughout the day. Able to travel throughout the facility to safely and effectively manage all work responsibilities, breaks, and emergency evacuations, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Able to manage all self‑care needs, and activities of daily living as required to support successful employment, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Personality:
    Dependable, motivated, organized, detail‑oriented, people‑oriented; ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Working Conditions:

    Inside and outside, warehouse.
  • Work Schedule:

    Full‑time, 40 hours, overtime as needed/ Non‑Exempt.
  • Background Check and Drug Testing

    Required:

    Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results.
  • This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The incumbent in this position will perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective operation of the Division/Department upon request by his/her supervisor.

    Accomplishments in these areas of responsibility will be the basis of the employee’s evaluation, continuation of employment and change in compensation.

    At Lighthouse Louisiana, we are committed to the principles of equal employment. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. We are dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay (and other compensation), termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

    In addition, we take affirmative actions to recruit, hire, promote and retain veterans.

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