Material Handler

Propelis • Penn Township, PA

2d • $16 - $17

About The Position

Collide, part of the Propelis Group, provides brand activation solutions across print, promo, digital, and fabrication. The Material Handler moves materials, parts, and products throughout the facility using lift trucks, other material-moving equipment, or by hand. The role supports safe, efficient material flow through the production process in accordance with production standards and schedules.

The position operates and maintains assigned equipment, supports production and inventory control, reports quality or production issues, and helps keep the work environment clean. The role requires physical activity, including regularly lifting or moving up to 75 pounds, and exposure to varied environmental conditions and potentially high noise levels.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• At least 2 years of previous material-handling experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, and internet applications.
• Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project-management, and planning skills.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills, including analysis, interpretation, and reasoning.
• Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal and external clients.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivation and critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
• Mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torches.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Current driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned equipment safely in accordance with company and OSHA safety programs and rules.
• Use material-handling equipment and perform work according to approved procedures and work instructions.
• Report quality and production concerns and issues to the Department Supervisor.
• Cross-train on all workstations within the department.
• Assist with inventory control by documenting material movements and releases as needed.
• Conduct operator-level preventative maintenance on assigned equipment according to the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Keep the work environment neat and clean.
• Assist with production by filling in for or replacing production functions as requested.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Benefits

• Health care plans with prescription drug coverage
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account, based on plan selection
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

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