Material Handler

This role is essential for maintaining inventory control, supporting production operations, and ensuring the safe handling of materials.

Key Responsibilities:

Material Handling:

• Load, unload, and repetitively dump 50lb bags or containers of raw materials (such as resins, pigments, and additives) into feeders, hoppers, and storage areas.
• Transport and dump materials to production lines or designated storage areas using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment.
• Assist in the continuous and efficient flow of materials to ensure no production delays.
• Dump and handle large amounts of material in a safe and organized manner throughout the shift, especially into production feeders and hoppers.

Inventory Management:

• Regularly monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished products, and report discrepancies.
• Assist in stock rotation, ensuring proper storage conditions for all materials, including the accurate dumping and storage of 50lb loads into hoppers and feeders.
• Work with the warehouse team to perform routine stock counts and assist with material requisitioning.

Production Support:

• Support production by ensuring that 50lb materials are delivered to production areas and dumped into the appropriate feeders and hoppers without delays.
• Coordinate with the production department to guarantee that the correct materials are available for production needs.
• Prepare and stage raw materials for production, ensuring that 50lb bags or containers are efficiently dumped into feeders and hoppers based on production schedules.

Safety Compliance:

• Follow all safety protocols, especially while handling and dumping heavy materials, such as 50lb bags, into feeders and hoppers, and ensuring their safe transportation.
• Maintain material handling equipment in working condition and report any issues to the maintenance team.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment while repeatedly handling materials.

Quality Control Support:

• Inspect materials for defects or damage before transport and report any issues to the quality control team.
• Ensure that all material batches meet production specifications and quality standards, particularly when dumping or moving raw materials into feeders and hoppers.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Keep accurate records of material movements, inventory levels, and waste, especially related to the repetitive dumping of materials into feeders and hoppers.
• Assist in preparing reports for management detailing material usage, stock levels, and any discrepancies.

Coordination and Communication:

• Communicate effectively with other departments, including production, quality control, and warehouse teams, to ensure smooth material handling operations.
• Report material shortages, quality issues, or production delays to the supervisor or manager promptly.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in material handling or logistics is a plus.

Experience:

• Previous experience in material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing environments is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Basic knowledge of plastic masterbatch materials (resins, pigments, additives) is a plus.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to repetitively lift and dump heavy materials (up to 50 lbs) into feeders, hoppers, and storage areas throughout the shift.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklift).
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in varying temperatures based on the plant’s environment.

Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to chemicals, dust, and machinery noise.
• Alternating night and day shifts, with occasional overtime depending on production needs.

Salary Range: $16–18 per hour.

Schedule noon-10pm must be flexible with hours