Material Handler

Material Handler

Location: Worcester, MA Pay Rate: $22.00/hour Schedule: MondayFriday | 40 hours/week 1st Shift | 5:00 AM 1:30 PM (30-minute lunch)

Position Summary:

The Material Handler II performs a full range of material handling duties in a manufacturing environment, supporting production operations through the accurate movement, staging, and management of raw materials, equipment, and finished goods. This role builds upon Material Handler I responsibilities and requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 13 months of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 79 months of training required to become proficient in all phases of the role
• Valid forklift operator certification/license required
• Ability to work independently after training

Key Responsibilities:

Material Handling & Production Support

• Select, move, stack, and stage bulk, bin, and specialized materials for production and storage areas
• Set up complex equipment and material configurations in support of production operators
• Check inventory levels on the production floor and supply materials as needed
• Weigh materials and products and record data on tags, labels, or production schedules

Inventory & Systems:

• Perform limited inventory and warehousing functions, including cycle counts
• Receive and issue materials using SAP
• Retrieve, update, and maintain accurate inventory records
• Generate inventory and materials reports from SAP

Equipment Operation:

• Operate forklifts and other mechanized or motorized equipment
• Unload, transport, and stack materials using lifting devices or manual handling
• Verify load capacity, balance, and safe operation of forklifts

Safety & Procedures:

• Follow detailed procedures and standardized instructions for material handling
• Handle hazardous materials safely when assigned, including proper storage and movement
• Maintain knowledge of production layouts to place materials without detailed instruction

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of grain materials, equipment, and finished products
• Ability to distinguish between materials to meet production demands
• Familiarity with production plans, methods, and material handling techniques
• Basic computer skills, including keyboard use for inventory tracking

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Stand, walk, reach, and use hands for extended periods
• Frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend
• Ability to talk, hear, and smell in a manufacturing environment

Work Environment:

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Frequent exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and non-weather-related heat
• Loud noise levels typical of a manufacturing facility

Accountability & Supervision:

• Perform repetitive and routine assignments following established procedures
• Work under the guidance of a group leader or supervisor
• Receive general instructions for routine work and specific guidance for new tasks