Material Handler
About the Role
In this role you will safely operate industrial equipment to fill, palletize, and transport 50 lb. bags used in chemical processes. You'll conduct routine checks and light maintenance, including minor repairs and equipment adjustments, to ensure smooth operations. In this role you will follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area to support efficient production. You'll collaborate with team members to meet production schedules and resolve any equipment issues quickly.
Primary Responsibilities
- Fill up to 500 bags in an 8 hour shift
- Stencil and palletize filled bags
- Perform light maintenance including minor repairs and adjustment to equipment
- Perform housekeeping tasks and other duties to maintain an organized, clean, safe and productive work area
Required Skills & Abilities
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to pass a respirator fit test and maintain compliance
- Ability to drive a forklift and obtain forklift qualification (equipment training and certification are provided free of cost)
- Willing and able to work multiple schedules, such as swing shifts and combinations of 12-hours and 8-hours, day and night shifts
- Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately
- Ability and willingness to work in outdoor weather conditions
- Ability to work on your feet, walking and standing, for extended periods of time
About the Location
Riegelwood is a small North Carolina town within 30 minutes west of Wilmington, in the southern tip of the state. The local Bakelite team recently celebrated nine years with no recordable injuries. The area offers picturesque coastal communities including Carolina Beach and Myrtle Beach, as well as cultural attractions and historical sites in Wilmington. Wilmington International Airport provides easy travel connections.