Material Handler - Manufacturing

The Tile Shop • Ridgeway, VA

8h

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for manufacturing and packaging powder and liquid products, including grout, cleaners, and sealers, while maintaining a clean, neat, safe, and orderly work area. The role involves moving, lifting, sorting, and storing materials; following production schedules and product formulas; operating mixing and filling equipment; tracking inventory; and completing related paperwork. The position works Monday through Friday on 10-hour shifts, from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Strong work ethic.
• Forklift certification or willingness to become certified.
• Ability to perform basic math and understand weights and measures, including pounds and ounces.
• Basic organizational and computer skills.
• Knowledge of proper safety measures.
• Ability to manually lift and move 50 pounds regularly and frequently lift and move up to and over 100 pounds.
• Ability to work at varying heights.
• Ability to stand frequently and to walk, sit, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Responsibilities

• Read production schedules or work orders to determine which items to produce.
• Move materials and items between receiving, production, storage, and other designated areas.
• Lift, move, sort, and place materials onto or off racks, shelves, and pallets, or into and out of crates.
• Build storage areas and pallets as needed, and securely wrap pallets in a timely manner.
• Maintain complete inventory accuracy, load and unload trucks as needed, and participate in cycle counting.
• Read and follow product formulas or recipes and learn the raw materials used in production.
• Operate the mixer and perform the Batching Program.
• Set up and operate the bottle-filling machine.
• Label pallets and products clearly and accurately.
• Use computer systems to print labels, track inventory, and enter formula information; complete inventory-tracking paperwork.
• Use equipment such as a sit-down forklift, wrapping machine, palletizer, pallet jack, and canner.
• Inspect equipment to maintain good working order.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment and wear required safety equipment.
• Work in other departments as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Great pay and exceptional training.
• Individual career growth opportunities.
• Holiday and vacation pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA employer contributions.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Company-paid basic life insurance.
• Company-paid long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

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