Material Handler - Utility Worker - 1st shift
About The Position
The Material Handler – Utility Worker supports manufacturing operations at Washington Mills’ North Grafton, Massachusetts plant. The role delivers materials and supplies to production workstations, removes finished goods and empty containers, maintains organized work areas, and ensures production operators have the resources they need. It helps minimize production interruptions and supports a safe, clean, and efficient manufacturing environment. The position handles various sizes of abrasive grain, placing it into containers for customer shipments or storing it in warehouse locations throughout the plant. The employee works safely and harmoniously within a team and reports directly to the plant’s Production Foreman. This is a first-shift position, Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., with occasional hours required on Fridays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; certifications or higher education are a plus.
- Basic computer skills and ability to perform 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 at least 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
- 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 evidence of mechanical failure, contamination, and other hazards.
- Handle abrasive grain containers manually and with powered lift devices and motorized pallet jacks.
- Use basic hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and mallets.
- Deliver raw materials, components, packaging, and supplies to production lines, replenishing materials before they run out.
- Remove empty drums, pallets, sacks, and other containers from workstations.
- Transport finished products and 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, and production issues.
- Support continuous-improvement activities and efficient material flow.
- Perform other production support duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, with opportunities to advance.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
