Material Handler - Utility Worker - 1st shift
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 worker handles various sizes of abrasive grain, placing it into containers for customer shipments or storing it in warehouse locations throughout the plant, and works safely and harmoniously within a team environment. This is a full-time, hourly, first-shift position in North Grafton, Massachusetts. The regular schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., with occasional hours required on Fridays. Pay is $24.00–$27.00 per hour, based on experience. The position works with and directly reports to the plant’s Production Foreman.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to perform basic computer tasks and math calculations.
- Ability to understand processes and perform simple troubleshooting within the job scope.
- 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.
- Basic computer skills, including data entry and inventory transactions.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Nice To Haves
- Certifications or higher education.
- Spanish language skills.
- 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 signs of mechanical failure, production contamination, and other hazards.
- Handle abrasive grain containers manually and with powered lift devices and motorized pallet jacks.
- Use basic hand tools, including 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 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.
Benefits
- World-class medical and dental plans.
- Employer-sponsored retirement plan.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Paid vacation and generous holiday time.
- Family-friendly personal leave policies.
- Competitive pay with opportunities to advance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
