Material Handlers

Austin Powder•McArthur, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Family - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family. Austin Powder has been making explosives for over 190 years and we take great pride in improving the world we live in. In 1833, the Austin family created the company to produce black powder that would help break the rock, mine the minerals and build the canals and railroads to develop the frontier. Initially along the banks of the Cuyahoga River near Akron, Ohio, we grew as the country grew. Today, Austin Powder is a world leader in the industrial explosives industry with a passionate commitment towards safety, a relentless customer focus, a family culture work environment, and a demonstration of respect of towards all. As in our early years, our mission continues to be to improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives. Our success has been based on our core values and this has proven to be universally true around the globe as the company has expanded to be one of the leading providers of industrial explosives and blasting services in the world.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or similar physical work environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly (up to once every 2–3 minutes during high-volume tasks).
Ability to stand for extended periods, operate material handling equipment, and navigate stairs and ladders as required.
Basic computer literacy to complete digital logs, inventory entries, and required training modules.
Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn basic equipment teardown and reassembly.
Ability to wear required PPE, including but not limited to site-specific protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Receive, stage, and deliver raw materials to appropriate process areas in accordance with production schedules.
Transfer finished goods from production areas to designated storage or outbound shipping zones.
Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment (training provided if required).
Maintain accurate records of material movements, lot tracking, and inventory usage.
Ensure proper labeling, segregation, and handling of energetic and non-energetic materials.
Perform routine cleaning of process areas to maintain compliance with SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Disassemble equipment components for cleaning, inspection, and reassembly under supervision.
Verify equipment is clean, properly reassembled, and ready for use prior to startup.
Assist with waste collection, staging, and proper disposal in accordance with environmental and safety guidelines.
Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety procedures, and Basis of Safety documentation.
Adhere to strict PPE requirements in all energetic material handling areas.
Immediately report abnormalities, unsafe conditions, or equipment concerns.
Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment at all times.
Understand and respect safety controls related to energetic materials, including grounding/bonding, housekeeping standards, and static control.
Communicate clearly with production operators, control room staff, maintenance, and supervisors regarding material needs and system status.
Support production by anticipating material requirements and preventing bottlenecks.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn across multiple tasks and departments.
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to workflow, housekeeping, and materials management.
Report on time and prepared to perform assigned duties.
Work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Demonstrate a willingness to take direction and provide feedback through appropriate channels.
Uphold confidentiality, security, and safe-handling protocols associated with energetic materials.