Material Handler I

Are you looking to start a career or make a career shift? Looking for a reliable, stable job where you can contribute to a team, learn and grow? At Hypertherm Associates, we strive to maintain a clean, safe, supportive, state-of-the-art manufacturing environment. We provide opportunities for individuals with prior experience in the military, food service, retail, healthcare, seasonal employment, education, or those looking to return to work with a new career path.

About the role

Our Material Handlers provide direct support to the flow of production to ensure our Just-In-Time assembly operations function optimally. Material Handlers monitor and execute the proper flow of outbound finished goods, inbound raw materials, and intra-building movement of materials throughout multiple Value Streams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handles and refills assembly materials (e.g. raw materials, bins, reusable packaging, packing materials, etc.), ensures materials are delivered in quality condition, correct quantities, and in a timely manner that supports 5S and Lean processes and promotes on-time delivery of quality HT products.
• Transfers finished goods between cells and monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels in production areas, supporting the continuous, uninterrupted value stream flow and optimizing assembler productivity.
• Performs designated manufacturing processes (e.g. bin breakdown, finished goods packaging, etc.) using pre-existing documentation, such as team procedures, standard work, quality expectations for on-time delivery of products.
• Participates in process improvement activities and applies lean principles in daily work; supports 5S initiatives, ensuring cell/area cleanliness to support the manufacturing of the highest priority parts to meet customer demand.
• Performs inventory transactions, on pitch. Performs daily cycle counts and scanning audits to maintain inventory integrity.
• Other duties as assigned (may include assembly or other needed production support activities).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-4 years of experience in a production environment

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and maintain attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and strong time management skills
• Good computer skills for Oracle transactions
• Good Microsoft Office skills (focus on Excel)
• Ability to be certified as a fork truck operator

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle transactions
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Thorough understanding of Lean concepts
• Current fork truck license

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Base hourly pay to start at $21.65/hour plus an Annual Profit-Sharing with a target of 20% bonus (eligible in December 2027)
• Reduced medical premiums starting on Day 1
• No layoff philosophy – over 50-year history of no layoffs
• Employee Stock Ownership in our 100% Associate-owned company
• Annual accrual starting at 3 weeks of Earned Time Off, 3 Paid Sick Days, 10 holidays, and 40 hours of Community Service Time
• On-site primary care health clinic, cafeterias, and gym facilities
• Developmental opportunities and college tuition program assistance

Pay

This is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire: $16.09–$26.82 hourly. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 5:30am – 2pm