Raw Materials Technician

Sabert Corporation•Fort Wayne, IN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Raw Materials Technician supports continuous manufacturing operations by managing raw material flow, silo inventory, and material conveyance systems supplying Extrusion and Inline additive processes. The role helps ensure material accuracy, production readiness, and compliance with safety, quality, and BRC standards across the facility. The position handles bulk resin, railcar, and additive materials through receiving, unloading, sampling, blending, transferring, and labeling. It monitors silo levels and conveyance systems, troubleshoots material flow problems, and installs or modifies piping as needed. The technician maintains inventory records in SAP, reports daily silo and railyard status, receives and verifies bulk truck and railcar deliveries, and supports quality testing and non-conforming material procedures. The role also supports extrusion and changeover activities, performs light mechanical work on material handling systems, and follows company policies and applicable safety, quality, product safety, legality, security, and regulatory requirements. This is a fully onsite position, scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for 40 or more hours per week. Overtime eligibility is based on business needs, and support across all shifts may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Hands-on knowledge of material conveyance systems, silos, blenders, dryers, grinders, and extrusion support equipment.
Experience receiving and unloading bulk resin trucks and railcars, including material verification and sampling.
Working knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system for inventory, transfers, and reporting.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot pneumatic and material handling issues.
Ability to work in regulated environments and follow GMP, BRC food safety, and quality standards.
Ability to operate lifts and ladders and work at heights in varying environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience in material handling, manufacturing, or industrial operations.

Responsibilities

Manage raw material flow, including receiving, unloading, sampling, blending, transferring, and labeling bulk resin, railcar, and additive materials to support production schedules.
Monitor silo levels and material conveyance systems, troubleshoot material flow issues, and install or modify piping as needed to maintain uninterrupted production.
Maintain inventory accuracy through SAP transactions, material transfers, consumption reporting, and daily silo and railyard status reporting.
Receive bulk trucks and railcars, verify materials, authorize unloading to the correct silos, and maintain silo labeling and filters.
Identify, segregate, and report non-conforming materials and support quality testing through appropriate sampling and documentation.
Support extrusion and changeover activities, including material removal, equipment cleaning, die assistance, and grinder cleanouts as required.
Perform light mechanical tasks related to material handling systems, including replacing filters, repairing leaks, and maintaining hoses, dryers, and pneumatic components.
Follow company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and applicable regulatory compliance.