Material Handler - Utility Worker - 2nd shift

Washington Mills•North Grafton, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The role helps minimize production interruptions and supports a safe, clean, and efficient manufacturing environment. The position handles various sizes of abrasive grain, placing grain into containers for customer shipments or storing it in warehouse locations throughout the plant. The worker fills, transports, palletizes, stacks, and organizes abrasive grain in drums, super sacks, and bags, using manual methods and material-handling equipment as authorized. The position works with and directly reports to the plant’s Production Foreman, and requires safe, harmonious work within a team environment. This is a second-shift position, Monday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m., with occasional hours required on Fridays. Overtime is occasionally required on Fridays. The role is based in North Grafton, Massachusetts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform basic computer skills and math calculations.
Ability to understand the process and perform simple troubleshooting within the scope of the job.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Ability to work independently, communicate well within a team, and adapt to changing production demands.
Ability to read production instructions, labels, and basic inventory information.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand or walk for up to 10 hours.
Knowledge of fork truck operations or willingness to learn.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Certifications or higher education.
Ability to speak Spanish.
Previous manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or material-handling experience.
Previous warehouse, inventory control, or scanning experience.
Experience using RF scanners, barcode systems, or warehouse management software.

Responsibilities

Fill, transport, palletize, stack, and organize drums, super sacks, and bags of abrasive grain.
Monitor production lines for evidence of mechanical failure, production contamination, and other hazards.
Handle abrasive grain containers manually, with powered lift devices, and with motorized pallet jacks.
Use basic hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, 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.
Promptly communicate material shortages, damaged components, or production issues.
Support continuous improvement activities and efficient material flow.
Perform other production support duties as assigned.