Material Handler

About the role

You operate equipment to manufacture a variety of plastic containers for leading brands. Our company values maintaining high standards of quality products and fostering a positive team culture. We are proud to be recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in the finishing stages of production in a safe manner
• Assure quality standards are always met by inspecting and removing products with visual defects
• Pack products for distribution
• Clean and maintain equipment to assure optimal operating performance
• Grow your knowledge and skills through a wide variety of training and on-the-job experiences

Requirements

• Ability to work 6:45 pm - 7:15 am on a cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeat. This equates to 2 weekends per month off with a 3-day weekend
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Mechanical, electrical or other technical/machine operation ability (can be gained through paid or unpaid work)
• Able to use basic hand tools, such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. individually and up to 70 lbs. with a team lift, with or without a reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Mechanical, electrical or other technical/machine operation ability (can be gained through paid or unpaid work)
• Able to use basic hand tools, such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. individually and up to 70 lbs. with a team lift, with or without a reasonable accommodation

Skills

• Basic mechanical and electrical skills
• Attention to detail for quality control
• Physical stamina for lifting and moving materials

Benefits

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

Pay

• Premium pay

Schedule

• Set Schedules: 12-hour shifts & a rotating 2-week standard schedule of 3 days, then 4 days
• 15 working days a month as a full-time associate

Company Information

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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