Material Handler

Austin Powder • Diamond, OH

6d

About The Position

The Helix Plant Material Handler is responsible for the safe, efficient, and accurate movement of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods within the Helix energetic materials facility. The role stages materials for production, transfers finished products to storage and loadout areas, supports equipment cleaning and teardown, and helps maintain a clean, organized, and compliant production environment. Material Handlers help keep production running smoothly by maintaining material flow and readiness for daily operations. The position requires attention to detail, physical capability, and strict adherence to operating procedures and Basis of Safety documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or similar physical work environment.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds, 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 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 is 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 and inspection, and reassemble them under supervision.
• Verify that equipment is clean, properly reassembled, and ready for use before 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 energetic material handling areas.
• Immediately report abnormalities, unsafe conditions, or equipment concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.
• Observe safety controls related to energetic materials, including grounding and bonding, housekeeping standards, and static control.
• Communicate with production operators, control room staff, maintenance, and supervisors about material needs and system status.
• Anticipate material requirements and help prevent production 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, take direction, and provide feedback through appropriate channels.
• Uphold confidentiality, security, and safe-handling protocols associated with energetic materials.

Benefits

• Great benefits

What This Job Offers

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