Materials Handler

Requirements and Responsibilities

• Safely handle and process materials including raw, processed chemicals and hazardous waste.
• Maintain Hilo’s in proper working order through use of established PM system.
• Maintain storage areas (i.e. warehouse) in neat and orderly fashion.
• Perform daily PM checks on equipment prior to use.
• Ensure materials are introduced into process based on FIFO principles.
• Ensure finished products are properly packaged per customer requirements (packaging specifications when applicable).
• Ensure material traceability integrity is maintained at all times.
• Ability to operate powered industrial machinery; past experience as a forklift operator; company-issued forklift license.
• Communicate effectively to team leads and supervisors regularly, keeping them updated on production activities and progress along with any issues that may arise.
• Perform general housekeeping.
• Demonstrate 5S practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Forklift Certification: Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Inventory Management Skills: Understanding of inventory control practices, including stock rotation and cycle counting.
• Basic Computer Skills: Proficiency in using warehouse management systems (CMS) for data entry and inventory tracking.
• Physical Ability: Ability to lift heavy objects, stand for extended periods, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in inventory counts and material handling to avoid errors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance.
• A flexible spending account.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

Pay and Schedule

• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.