Material Handler Operator

Eastman • Springfield, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Requirements

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Strong troubleshooting skills, problem solving skills, and mechanical aptitude
• High degree of initiative and ability to plan, prioritize, and work with minimal supervision
• Effective listening skills , responsive to questions, comments ,suggestions feedback
• Ability to work effectively in a team based organization

Nice To Haves

• CDL license a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform shipping and receiving duties, including segregating, storing, loading, and unloading materials from trailers, tank trucks, railcars, and isotainers.
• Support manufacturing by replenishing raw materials and packaging supplies.
• Manage rework and repacking of finished goods.
• Handle waste management and maintain housekeeping in work areas.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, railcar movers, and pallet jacks.
• Complete routine equipment and safety checks (e.g., forklift inspection checklists).
• Use loading/unloading checklists and perform weight verifications.
• Maintain raw material logs and other record keeping related to shipments and inventory.
• Ensure SAP data integrity and accurate inventory records.
• Conduct and support cycle counts and assist with physical inventory processes.
• Use handheld scanners properly for inventory and transaction recording.
• Provide timely status updates and report issues encountered during operations.
• Complete all mandatory training and follow established safety procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment and use equipment correctly and responsibly.

Benefits

• Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
• Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully engaged workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED