Material Handler-NIghts

Material Handler-

7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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): $18.00 - $18.00