Material Handler

Job Description:

Material Handler

3M Newark - Dawson Warehouse

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This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

3M Newark DE seeking a candidate for Material Handler

• Starting Rate: $24.61+ Shift Differential + $1.00 for 2nd shift
• New hires start with 3 weeks paid vacation
• Health, vision and dental start day one
• Employee stock discount
• 401K Match of 5%

Job Description:

The person hired for the position of Material Handler will work at our Newark, DE (Dawson Plant) 3M plant site.

As a Material Handler you will have will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:

• Safely operated industrial vehicles (PIVs), such as forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Receive, move, pick, stage, and prepare materials for production and outbound shipments.
• Verify materials, quantities, packaging, labeling, and shipping information to help ensure accurate and timely shipments.
• Perform shipping and receiving activities, including identifying and reporting material or inventory discrepancies.
• Use SAP, barcode scanners, and other inventory systems to record and track material movement.
• Complete routine inventory activities, including cycle counts, to support inventory accuracy.
• Inspect trailers and material-handling equipment to ensure they meet established safety and operational requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area by following 5S and established safety practices.
• Support production through material sequencing and other material-handling activities as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving activities to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Cross-train in additional material-handling functions to support changing business and production needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications.

Required: (Basic Qualifications):

• Possess a High School Diploma / GED or higher (completed prior to start)
• Six (6) months of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, shipping/receiving, or material handling environment.
• Experience operating powered industrial vehicles (PIV), such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or similar material-handling equipment.
• Experience performing shipping, receiving, order picking, material movement, inventory control, or related warehouse activities.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to enter, retrieve, and verify inventory or shipping information in a computerized system.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience using SAP, Acura 2 warehouse management systems, barcode scanners, or other inventory tracking systems.
• Experience with cycle counting, inventory accuracy, shipping/receiving, and customer-specific labeling requirements.
• Experience working in a 5S, Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and experience identifying and reporting inventory, receiving, or shipping discrepancies.

Applicants who meet the basic qualifications above will be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process.

Please note that applicants must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment with 3M.

Newark DE:

Travel: None

Relocation Assistance: N/A

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Pay Transparency:

The starting rate of pay for this position is $.24.61 This represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at:

Travel: 0%

Relocation Assistance: Is not authorized.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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