Material Handler - 3rd Shift

Maola Local Dairies • Hampton, VA

75d

About The Position

The Material Handler supports production by setting up, adjusting, and operating bottle-handling equipment, labelers, and video jets. The role helps keep production equipment running, maintains bottle and jug supplies, and supports operations when production or equipment issues arise. The position requires following safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

This is a third-shift role scheduled from 8:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. The employee must be able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays. The stated hourly pay is $18.00, with retention bonuses of $1,000 after 90 days and $2,500 after six months, subject to eligibility and terms.

The job involves working in a cooler room with varying temperatures, possible contact with water or dairy liquids, wet or slippery conditions, and noise typically described as moderate to high, with exposure to 90 decibels. Physical duties include frequent standing and walking; reaching, bending, extending, and lifting 50–60 pounds; handling dairy products; and pushing or pulling product stacks weighing up to 200 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or international education equivalent.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently.
• Ability to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50–60 pounds.
• Ability to handle dairy products and push or pull stacks of products weighing up to 200 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean work area and equipment.
• Check bottles for correct codes and labels 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 of $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