Material Handler - Utility Worker - 1st shift

About the role

Are you looking for a fast-paced environment where your daily work impacts products made around the world? Are you interested in learning manufacturing processes? Do you have a strong commitment to working safely? The Material Handler – Utility Worker supports manufacturing operations by delivering materials and supplies to production workstations, removing finished goods and empty containers, maintaining organized work areas, and ensuring production operators have the resources they need. This role helps minimize production interruptions and supports a safe, clean, and efficient manufacturing environment. The position works with various sizes of abrasive grain, placing those grains into containers for customer shipments or storing them in warehouse locations throughout the plant. The role requires working harmoniously and safely within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Fill, transport, palletize, stack, and organize drums, super sacks, and bags of abrasive grain
• Monitor production line for evidence of mechanical failure, production contamination, and other hazards
• Handle drums, super sacks, and bags of abrasive grain through various methods, including manually, with powered lift devices, and with motorized pallet jacks
• Use basic hand tools like wrenches, screw drivers, and mallets
• Deliver raw materials, components, packaging, and supplies to production lines
• Monitor production areas and proactively replenish materials before they run out
• Remove empty drums, pallets, sacks, and other containers from workstations
• Transport finished products or work-in-process materials to designated areas
• Operate material-handling equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts when authorized
• Maintain accurate inventory and material-location information
• Perform material counts and communicate shortages or discrepancies to supervisors
• Follow production schedules and material replenishment procedures
• Maintain 5S standards and keep production areas clean and organized
• Follow all safety, quality, and company procedures
• Communicate material shortages, damaged components, or production issues promptly
• Support continuous improvement activities and efficient material flow
• Perform other production support duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (certifications or higher education a plus)
• Ability to perform basic computer skills and math calculations
• Understand the process and perform simple troubleshooting when needed within job scope
• Ability to speak, read, and write English (Spanish is a plus)
• Work independently while communicating well within a team environment and adapt to changing production demands
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or material-handling experience preferred
• Ability to read production instructions, labels, and basic inventory information
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand/walk up to 10 hours
• Knowledgeable about fork truck operations or willingness to learn
• Previous warehouse, inventory control, or scanning experience preferred
• Experience using RF scanners, barcode systems, or warehouse management software preferred
• Basic computer skills, including data entry and inventory transactions
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

• Competitive pay, with opportunities to advance
• World-class medical and dental plans
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid vacation and generous holiday time
• Family-friendly personal leave policies

Pay

$24.00 – $27.00 per hour based on experience

Schedule

1st Shift: Monday – Thursday, 5:00 am – 3:00 pm; occasional hours required on Fridays. Full-time, hourly. Overtime occasionally required on Fridays.