Material Handler II Job

Arkema•Chatham, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler II is responsible for efficiently receiving, storing, and distributing materials, products, and equipment within the facility. The role supports accurate inventory management, timely movement of goods, organized and compliant storage areas, and adherence to safety and quality standards. The Material Handler collaborates with operations, warehouse, and production team members to support a seamless workflow in a fast-paced environment. Duties include receiving and verifying incoming materials, recording and labeling inventory, transferring finished products, preparing shipments and samples, and completing related warehouse transactions. The position also involves safety checks, use of warehouse barcode scanners, participation in plant safety programs, and assistance with inventory counts and other plant operations as needed. Work is performed on-site in a manufacturing environment, primarily inside the manufacturing complex, with possible exposure to outside conditions and workplace hazards.

Requirements

High school graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Must obtain high-rise certification and complete training in certain federal and international regulations.
Use personal protective clothing and equipment and follow appropriate safety protocols when handling or working around hazardous substances.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of manufacturing experience.
Fork truck and high-rise experience.
One to two years of warehouse experience.
Computer skills, including Microsoft platforms and SAP.

Responsibilities

Receive and unload non-bulk raw materials, Stock Transport Orders (STOs), and plant supplies; verify quantities, packing lists, and Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
Enter received materials into the computer system, label packages with barcodes, and place them in the correct locations.
Transfer finished products from production to storage.
Prepare samples for Quality Control testing as required.
Pull products from storage locations using pick lists.
Prepare products for shipment, including capping, banding, labeling, and other customer-specific requirements.
Print shipping documents and load shipments while verifying materials, quantities, and carrier information.
Repackage or relabel products as needed and complete all transactions.
Take product samples as required by shipping instructions.
Perform equipment safety checks and follow safety protocols using proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
Participate in Emergency Response Team duties and plant Behavior-Based Safety programs.
Report Health, Environment, Safety (HES) incidents and assist with investigations when appropriate.
Use warehouse management barcode scanners to track materials accurately.
Assist with sample preparation, bottling operations, inventory cycle counts, and other plant operations as needed.