Material Handler

At Valtris, our purpose is simple: we manufacture and provide specialty chemicals that improve our customers' products and processes; by helping our customers develop innovative and sustainable products. Join our team, and you will be challenged creatively and provided opportunities allowing your career to grow with you.


Job Summary

The Material Handler needs knowledge of raw materials, finished goods, unloading and loading, and packaging for maximizing the safe and effective transfer of raw materials and finished goods into packaging and between different vessel/container types.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee Material Handling Groups daily operations including:
  • Packaging all finished goods in containers.
  • Preparing finished goods for shipment.
  • Loading of containers and trailers with packaged finished goods.
  • Support finished goods truck loading and rail car loading, printing pick lists, etc.
  • Support all inbound raw materials unloading.
  • Help troubleshoot issues with loading/unloading equipment with the operators as they arise and find solutions.
  • Enter Maintenance Work Requests as needed and follow up with maintenance.
  • Investigate any customer complaints related to packaging and find root cause to initiate corrective actions.
  • Coordinate orders for materials, tools, and supplies with purchasing for department needs.
  • Interact with the FRA during inspections and meetings.
  • Other Duties as they arise.

Required Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Material handling experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Basic mathematical calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to manually lift, push and move up to 50 lbs. throughout shift.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A desire to work with team members to improve processes and product quality in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including wearing protective gear when necessary
• Ability to work within an environment that requires bending, stooping, climbing, pushing/pulling, reaching (at or above shoulder height), twisting at the waist.
• Ability to work in an environment with the following conditions; chemical and mechanical operations, confined spaces, dust and fumes, working within safe proximity to forklift and machine operations, exposure to heat and humidity, hearing or talking around loud machinery, and wearing personal protective equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to operate variety of electronic office equipment - computer, printer, radio, phone.
• At times, prolonged periods of sitting at desk working on computer/workstation and on calls.
• May occasionally need to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May occasionally need to bend, stoop, reach and/or twist at the waist.
• Ability based upon position and need to perform duties/visit/walk through a manufacturing environment with the following conditions; chemical and mechanical operations, dust and fumes, working within safe but proximity to forklift and machine operations, exposure to heat and humidity, hearing or talking around loud machinery.
• Wearing of personal protective equipment as required.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit plans focused on the well-being of our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts and 401(k).

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration protected by law