Material Handler - 1st Shift

MDVA • Newport News, VA

11d

About The Position

The Material Handler supports production by setting up, adjusting, and operating bottle-handling equipment, labelers, and video jets. The role maintains clean work areas and equipment, monitors bottle codes and labels during changeovers, manages jug flow and supply, and helps keep production equipment running. The employee follows safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), communicates production issues to leads or supervisors, and assists Maintenance when equipment is down.

The position works a first shift from 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Overtime, weekends, and holidays are required. Pay is $18.00 per hour. The posting advertises retention bonuses of $1,000 after 90 days and $2,500 after six months, subject to eligibility and terms. The employer describes a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, and paid time off, available within the first month.

The work may take place in a cooler room with varying temperatures and exposure to water or dairy liquids. Conditions may be wet or slippery, with noise levels that can reach 90 decibels and are usually moderate to high. Physical activities include sitting, handling and reaching, standing and walking, bending and extending, lifting 50–60 pounds, and pushing or pulling stacks of products weighing up to 200 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or international education equivalent.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including lifting 50–60 pounds and pushing or pulling product stacks weighing up to 200 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean work area and equipment.
• Check bottles for the proper code and label during changeovers.
• Monitor the Alpine, clear jams, and reroute jugs as needed.
• Maintain jug supply and storage, and communicate bottle trailer needs to the supervisor.
• Keep machines running to the bagging machine.
• Operate the bagging machine when production is down.
• Communicate issues to the lead person or supervisor.
• Assist Maintenance when equipment is down.
• Follow all safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retention bonuses: $1,000 after 90 days and $2,500 after six months, subject to eligibility and terms

What This Job Offers

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