Material Handler

Amrize • Ludlow, MA

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Gaco team, a trusted name in building envelope solutions with a heritage dating back to 1955. We’re seeking a Material Handler who’s ready to be part of a company committed to formulating everyday success for every customer through innovative, reliable products used to adhere, seal, and protect at every level of the building envelope.

Requirements

• High School Diploma; or 1–2-year vocational training / associate degree
• Forklift certified
• Safety conscious mindset
• Basic maintenance skills
• Must have experience using regular forklifts, roofing forks and carpet pole lifts.
• Knowledge of environmental policies and work instructions related to job.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds including use of lifting assistance devices.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

Nice To Haves

• Be able to work overtime on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Operates and controls packaging equipment.
• Provides forklift support to operations.
• Ensures packaging area is maintained and replenishes raw materials.
• Monitors and reports in-process quality observations to other production team-mates.
• Manages work in progress and is able to multitask.
• Maintains the 5S posture of the assigned area.
• Operates forklifts in a safe manner observing all company policies.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify material classifications including prime, rework and scrap.
• Communicates with and fills in for packagers.
• Completes production paperwork as applicable (verify daily production).
• Follows written and verbal instructions.
• Unloads incoming raw materials.
• Loads finished product on flatbed trucks.
• Builds pallets according to the standard for the product.
• Knows proper procedures for packaging of materials.
• Participates in cycle counts.
• Performs waste disposal per work instructions.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree