OH - Material Handler I - 1st Shift

About the role

Support Us As OH - Material Handler I - 1st Shift. The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring lines are adequately stocked with raw material according to production schedule; loading, unloading and moving material from raw material warehouse into production as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedule to determine materials needed for production run; ensure machines, equipment and materials are placed in order to run daily production.
• Manually and visually check raw material levels in resin boxes; shovel loose materials inside boxes to ensure continuous suction and flow throughout tubing.
• Review production schedule for color changes and changeovers; pull materials and distribute to designated areas to ensure they are in place for next scheduled run; at end of each schedule run out materials to assist with easy changeover.
• Pull raw material as needed or requested from warehouse utilizing forklift or pallet jack.
• Break down empty gaylord boxes; stack or assemble materials into bundles and band bundles together utilizing banding machine; load bundles onto a trailer utilizing a pallet jack; transport gaylord boxes to recycling trailer.
• Maintain tracking system of materials being removed from warehouse by pulling empty boxes and tracking lot numbers and quantity used; update tracking system.
• Attend meetings, workshops and/or learning sessions as required and/or assigned.
• Empty trash as needed.
• Unload trucks as needed.
• Serve as a backup to Raw Materials Receiving Operator and/or other functions/areas as needed.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

May be required to work different shifts if needed.

What We're Looking For

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of basic reading, writing and math.
• Knowledge of raw materials.
• Ability to operate a forklift and electric pallet jack.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Ability to interpret production schedule.
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department.
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level.

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent AND 1–2 years of experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Compensation

Base: $20 – $25 hourly, based on specific compensable factors including, but not limited to education, work experience, and geographic market.

Bonus: This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing: Medical, Telehealth, Dental, and Vision coverage, including infertility treatment, weight management, and physical therapy; Wellness Program, including wellbeing platform, wellness challenges, WorkLife Navigator services, EAP, and mental health resources; HSA with company contribution.
• Financial Security: 401(k) plan with up to 7.5% total employer contribution, including an automatic 3% company contribution plus a competitive tiered match; Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage; Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance, with additional voluntary coverage options; Voluntary benefits including legal, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Growth & Time Off: Up to $10,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, with an option for fully funded degree programs through Colorado Technical University; 22 days PTO; 9 company holidays plus 2 paid volunteer days; Professional development opportunities designed to help employees continue building their careers.