Material Handler-Days

Material Handler-

1st shift 7:00am-5:00pm, but if mandatory OT they would work until 7:00pm Monday-Thursday

Job Title: Material Handler

Department: Production / Operations

Pay Rate: $18.00/hr (Temporary, transitioning to union scale upon union membership)

Shifts: 1st and 3rd Shift Available

Position Summary

The Material Handler plays a critical role in keeping production running on schedule and finished product moving smoothly to shipping. Time in this role is split evenly: approximately 50% is dedicated to cycle counting and inventory accuracy, and the remaining 50% to production support, shipping preparation, and general warehouse duties.Key Responsibilities

• Morning Production Support: Review daily production schedules each morning and meet with operators at assigned work centers to confirm work-in-process (WIP) and material availability. Proactively identify and communicate shortages.
• Material Staging & Replenishment: Stage and replenish materials and WIP at production work centers to support continuous, on-schedule production across departments (including Calendaring, Rewinders, Coaters, and Sewing).
• Shipping Preparation: Prepare finished loads for shipment by weighing, banding, and wrapping in accordance with packaging standards. Stage completed loads for pickup in coordination with the Shipping & Receiving Coordinator.
• Inventory Accuracy (approx. 50%): Complete a mandatory minimum of five (5) cycle counts per day. Document and report results and discrepancies to the Shipping & Receiving Coordinator and Inventory Control Lead.
• General Duties: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in compliance with company safety policies and procedures. Qualifications & Requirements
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or material handling environment preferred.
• Skills: Basic math skills for weighing, counting, and inventory reconciliation; strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Communication: Effective communication skills to collaborate with operators, schedulers, and shipping personnel; excellent communication skills required.
• Technical & Equipment: Basic computer skills for entering cycle count and inventory data (ERP/WMS experience is a plus); forklift operation experience or willingness to obtain certification. Physical Requirements & Work Environment
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift.
• Ability to regularly lift and move materials up to 50 lbs, and use material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack) for heavier loads.
• Work performed on a manufacturing production floor with exposure to typical conditions (noise, dust, temperature variations).
• Mandatory use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including ANSI-rated safety glasses at all times on the production floor. Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $20.85 - $20.85