Material Handler at Grimco in Akron, OH

We are a growing company, currently seeking hard-working, dependable individuals to join Grimco. Grimco is a national wholesale sign supply manufacturer and distributor that has been around for over 150 years with 50+ locations in the United States. Warehouse Associates are critical members of our team, ensuring our warehouse procedures are carried out smoothly, efficiently, and safely. If you have a critical attention for detail and organization, this challenging position is right for you!

•  Provide service to coil processing machines.

•  Supply machines with aluminum coils in accordance with production schedule.

•  Locate and store coils at machines for next process.

•  Load coils on coil carts for operators to place on payoff arbors.

•  Use forklift to lift up to 10,000lb items. 

•  Take finished material to next process.

•  Assist operators/assistants.

•  Use tip overs to put coils eye to the sky when necessary.

•  Store stock tagged material in correct location.

•  Preoperational inspection of lift trucks.

•  Assist operators/assistants with scrap and transporting to the proper area.

•  Keep work areas as neat and clean as possible.

•  Observe all safety rules and signage.

Immediate opening. Full-Time Employment Status. This position requires an 8-hour workday, Monday – Friday (day shift). Additional hours and/or days based on demand. Hours are not flexible – schedule is set.

•  Recent warehouse experience preferred, but not required.

•  Recent forklift experience required.

•  Knowledge of WMS, printing ticket orders, MS Office Suite, email, internet navigation.

•  Be willing to complete a criminal background check.

•  Ability to take and PASS pre-employment drug screen test. 

•  Strong work ethic – dedicated to getting the job done.

•  Interest in growing with Grimco – potential overtime hours, and supervisory duties in the future.

•  Reliable transportation to and from work is a must.

Physical Demands

•  Requires the ability to lift, push, pull and carry tools and warehouse materials weighing 50+ pounds on a frequent basis.

•  Requires prolonged standing or walking and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching daily.

•  Requires the ability to climb ladders to pick or put away products.

•  Requires a full range of physical motion to operate manual and electrically powered tools and machines (i.e., forklift).

Benefits

•  Competitive hourly compensation 

•  Employee is eligible to sign up for insurance policies (Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness)

•  High potential for growth

•  Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave 

•  Paid Holidays

•  Vacation Accrual (vacation/PTO payout available) 

•  401K with Profit Sharing

•  Eligible for Employee Recognition Prizes

•  Employee Referral Benefits

Grimco is a national wholesale sign supply manufacturer and distributor with over 50 locations across North America. We focus on distributing quality products and providing excellent service to the sign industry. Our offering of sign supplies includes traffic signs, blanks, substrates, boards, digital print media, wrap films, sign vinyl, application tape, banner material and supplies, sign frames, banner stands, LEDs and electrical accessories, grand format solvent/UV/latex printers, inks, software and more.

By completing this online application for employment, you certify that the information on this application is true and complete to the best of your knowledge. You understand that any misrepresentation or omission of fact in response to any inquiry made in this application may result in rejection of application or, if hired, dismissal whenever it is discovered. You authorize and release all parties from any liability or damage that may result from seeking, furnishing, or using such information. You understand and agree that, if hired, your employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of compensation, be terminated by Grimco, Inc. at any time, for any or no reason, with or without notice. You understand that no representation to the contrary is valid unless in writing, set a definite term of employment, and signed by the company's CEO. You further understand and agree that any job offer is contingent upon your passing, to the company's satisfaction, a drug and/or alcohol test, criminal background check and other possible screenings. You understand that this application is active for 90 days only, and if you do not hear from the company but still wish to be considered for employment after 90 days, you will need to fill out a new application.