Material Handler Specialist

Description

Material Handler Specialist

What is my day to day like?

As a Material Handler Specialist, you play a critical role in supporting continuous manufacturing operations by managing raw material flow, silo inventory, & material conveyance systems that supply Extrusion & Inline additive processes. This position ensures material accuracy, production readiness, and compliance with safety, quality, and BRC standards across the facility.


The typical day-to-day of this position will include but is not limited to:

• 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 continuous SAP transactions, material transfers, consumption reporting, and daily silo and railyard status reporting.

• Perform onsite material handling operations including receiving bulk trucks and railcars, verifying materials, authorizing unloading to correct silos, and maintaining silo labeling and filters.


• Identify, segregate, and report non-conforming materials while supporting quality testing through proper 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, maintaining hoses, dryers, and pneumatic components.

• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.

What makes a person successful in this position?

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

• 3+ years of experience in material handling, manufacturing, or industrial operations preferred.

• 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 similar ERP system for inventory, transfers, and reporting.

• Mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot pneumatic and material handling issues.

• Ability to work in regulated environments following GMP, BRC food safety, and quality standards.

• Ability to operator lifts, ladders, and work at heights in varying environmental conditions.

What will my schedule be like?

This is a full-time position scheduled for 40+ hours per week: Monday to Friday from 7:00am - 3:30pm, with overtime eligibility based on business needs. This role is fully onsite to support continuous manufacturing operations across all shifts as required.