General Material Handler

The Fountainhead Group is looking for an organized General Material Handler - Shipping to join our FGI Family and support our growing Shipping Department. Reporting to the Shipping Manager, the General Material Handler plays an essential role in our Shipping and Warehousing processes, tracking product shipments and ensuring customer order fulfillment. This position is located at our warehouse located on Kenneth Dodge Drive in Frankfort, NY.

Full time position with working hours, Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Wage: $17.25 per hour

What You’ll Do: 

The below describes a typical day as a member of our fast-paced, collaborative Shipping Department, but additional responsibilities may be required by the Shipping Manager.

• Transport materials, from raw materials to finished goods, to appropriate locations throughout our Distribution Center to support Warehousing and Shipping departments
• Track and report all product supply inventory on hand-held scanning devices to facilitate order fulfillment for the Shipping Department, including product movement and storage
• Manage the organization and staging of various transfer and shipping orders as necessary

Who You Are:

• 2+ Years of Warehousing and Forklift Operation experience required
• You are at least 18 years of age
• You possess the physical stamina to stand throughout a shift, maneuver various products, and lift 30 pounds of material
• You are a skilled written and verbal communicator in English 
• You can understand digital processes and equipment, including Warehouse tablets and scanners
• You are a team player who likes to work collaboratively 

In addition to a competitive salary, we are pleased to offer the following benefit package:

• Medical
• Dental
• Paid Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• 401k with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employee paid Voluntary Life and Short Term Disability Coverage

To learn more about our company culture and commitment to the local community, visit the “Community” page of our website and be sure to follow our Facebook account for exciting updates and events!

The Fountainhead Group is a family-owned and operated company, dedicated to the success and longevity of our business, our employees, and our community. For more than 130 years, FGI has been creating, innovating, and manufacturing liquid sprayer products for the world's top brands and retailers. From the first compressed air sprayer in 1888, we have dedicated ourselves to creating products that make our customer’s lives easier, expanding our offering to include the highest quality sprayer technology for both home and professional use. 

Across four manufacturing and distribution centers in Central New York, we’re committed to the betterment of our FGI Family of employees and our local community, supporting more than 350+ local nonprofits through our robust philanthropy and volunteer programs to ensure the success of our community for generations to come. 

The Fountainhead Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (AAE/EEO) and ranked one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State by the Society for Human Resource Management. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, refugee or disability status. With over 12 languages spoken at FGI, regardless of language ability, education, or training, there is a place for you within the FGI Family!