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Material Handler / Keg Processor

Pay: $19.00/hour
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM (4-day work week)
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
About the Role

We're looking for hard-working, physically fit Material Handlers to join our team. This role involves unloading stainless steel beer kegs from 40ft shipping containers/semi-trailers, operating a keg polishing machine, safely depressurizing kegs, and assisting with general facility setup. This is a fast-paced, physically demanding position suited for someone who is reliable, adaptable, and comfortable with repetitive heavy lifting throughout the day.
What You'll Do

• Unload stainless steel beer kegs (30 lbs each) from 40ft containers/semi-trailers - unloading semis all day
• Lift, stack, and down-stack kegs, including stacking a third tier of kegs onto pallets
• Safely remove pressurizing valves from kegs (treated like a loaded gun - pressure must be fully released before handling)
• Feed depressurized kegs upside down into the sanitizer, similar to a car wash process
• Operate a keg polishing machine using a double-trigger system (requires both hands); stand in one position while feeding and monitoring slow-rotating kegs, one at a time
• Meet a daily team output goal of 400 kegs processed (lifted, stacked, or down-stacked) per operator
• Assist with furniture setup in two offices and general work areas between containers, including team-lifting items up to 50 lbs
• Work side-by-side with an experienced teammate until fully comfortable with equipment and procedures
• Follow all safety and PPE requirements while operating equipment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to repeatedly lift, carry, and stack 30 lb kegs throughout an 8+ hour shift
• Ability to lift and handle kegs at or above shoulder height, including stacking a third tier onto pallets
• Upper body strength sufficient for sustained, repetitive lifting
• Ability to participate in team lifts of furniture/items up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for extended periods while operating the polishing machine
• Comfortable working in an environment with chemical odors

Required Experience

• At least 1/3 of relevant background in material handling, warehouse work, or heavy lifting
• Prior experience with physically demanding, repetitive work preferred

PPE & Dress Code Requirements

• Steel-toed or composite-toed boots required
• Dust mask or properly fitted respirator mask required (for dust exposure)
• Safety goggles required
• No loose clothing permitted around machinery
• Clothing must be tight-fitting and able to be tucked in
• No tank tops or shorts
• Long hair must be pulled back and secured while operating equipment
• Only one ear may have a "music" headphone in at a time (for safety awareness)

Break Schedule

• 5-minute break every hour, plus an unpaid lunch (11:00-11:30 AM)

Ideal Candidate

• Hard worker who adapts well to changing tasks and priorities
• Reliable and punctual
• Able to work well as part of a team, especially for team lifts and working side-by-side while learning
• Comfortable with a physically demanding, repetitive daily routine

What We Offer

• Associate Benefits
  
  While working for Express, our associates can also become eligible for a variety of benefits:
  
  • Referral bonuses
  • Medical plan
  • Dental plan
  • Vision/eyewear plan
  • Prescription drug reimbursement
  • Short-term disability
  • Direct deposit
  • Sick Pay
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Life insurance

How to Apply

Apply by sending your resume to OR text 360-883-3600

Vancouver, WA
1935
2612 Northeast 114th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98684