Material Handler

About the role

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our Sustainability Commitment is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations, and our people.

Responsibilities

As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for working and operating in a safe manner consistent with company safety policies and procedures. This includes receiving incoming shipments, verifying incoming shipments against purchase orders, and ensuring that incoming shipments do not have damage. You will also be responsible for documenting and reporting raw material usage, assisting in verification during inventory of raw materials and finished goods, and organizing and keeping orderly warehouse areas for raw materials.

• Receive document, put away and deliver incoming packages and shipments
• Make sure raw materials are tagged, strapped and checked for damage
• Verify correct part/lot number
• Document and report raw material usage (count in / out and forced usage)
• Assist in verification during inventory of raw materials and finished goods
• Organize and keep orderly warehouse areas for raw materials
• Sweep and clean resin warehouse areas and receiving docks
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must be or be willing to be trained and certified as a Forklift Operator. You must also be able to read, speak and write English to complete paperwork and interact with drivers. Additionally, you must have a good depth of perception, hand-eye coordination, and driving ability, and be able to work independently.

• Must be or be willing to be trained and certified as a Forklift Operator
• Must be able to read, speak and write English to complete paperwork and interact with drivers
• Must have a good depth of perception, hand-eye coordination, and driving ability
• Must be able to work independently
• Must possess strong computer skills with the ability to navigate ERP systems, production software, Microsoft applications, email, and online training platforms

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience working as a Dock Worker, Forklift Driver, or Clamp Truck Operator. You must be able to work 10-hour shifts, standing and walking for extended periods, and climb approved ladders and movable steps.

Skills

The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving ability and be able to determine cause-and-effect relationships in office or manufacturing environments. You must also be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written form and frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs, with occasional lifts up to 100 lbs.

Benefits

The benefits for this role include a 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, free onsite clinic, paid parental leave, paid holidays, and wellness program.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current hourly range is $19.51 to $24.13 + performance-based bonus + benefits.

Schedule

Hours per week will vary, with Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (Tuesday, Friday, Saturday off) and Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday (Sunday, Thursday, Friday off). Overtime may be required.