Material Handler - 2nd Shift

MDVA • Newport News, VA

11d

About The Position

The Material Handler supports production by setting up, adjusting, and operating bottle-handling equipment, labelers, and video jets. The role maintains equipment and product flow, monitors bottle quality, and assists with production and maintenance issues while following safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices. Work may involve a cooler room with varying temperatures, contact with water or dairy liquids, and wet or slippery conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or International Education Equivalent.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50–60 pounds, and to push and 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 proper 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, dental, and vision insurance available within the first month.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retention bonuses: $1,000 after 90 days and $2,500 after 6 months, subject to eligibility and terms.

What This Job Offers

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