Material Handler - Manufacturing

The Tile Shop • Ridgeway, VA

15h

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 following production schedules and product formulas, handling and tracking inventory, operating production and material-handling equipment, and completing required paperwork. The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in 10-hour shifts.

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 move and lift 50 pounds regularly and frequently lift more than 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 items to produce.
• Move materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas.
• Lift, move, sort, and place materials and items 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 fashion.
• Maintain complete inventory accuracy.
• Load and unload trucks as needed.
• Read, understand, and follow product formulas or recipes; maintain knowledge of 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 correctly.
• Use computer systems and programs to print labels, track inventory, and enter formula information.
• Complete paperwork for inventory tracking and participate in cycle counting as needed.
• Use equipment including 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
• 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