Material Handler

Vacuum Manufacturing Company Urgently Hiring Material Handlers

Location: Rutherford, NJ

Shifts:

1st: 6am-4:30pm (Monday-Thursday)

2nd: 4:30pm-3:00am (Monday night-Friday Morning)

Pay: $25.44/hour; Overtime: $38.16/hour

Job Description

The Material Handler plays a key role in preparing products for shipment by accurately weighing, packing, labeling, and documenting outgoing materials. This position ensures all packages and shipping containers meet quality and regulatory standards, are properly organized for dispatch, and are supported by complete and accurate records within the company's systems.

Responsibilities

• Weigh packages and ensure all items are labeled accurately according to shipping requirements.
• Inspect packages to confirm they are not damaged and meet quality standards before shipment.
• Inspect shipping containers to verify they comply with applicable shipping regulations.
• Assemble daily orders based on shipping location or other defined shipping categories to support efficient logistics.
• Keep detailed records of packages, including delivery notes, invoices, and other shipping documentation.
• Complete packing and order forms with all relevant and accurate shipping information.
• Seal shipping containers securely and label them clearly to ensure correct identification and routing.
• Clean shipping containers and other shipping supplies to maintain a safe and organized work area.
• Place manufactured items into appropriate containers, seal and label them, and prepare them for transport.
• Perform final checks to identify defective items and ensure only approved items proceed to shipment.
• Ensure all items reach the loading area or designated inventory location in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of materials and shipments within the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
• Support general labor tasks related to material handling and packaging as needed.
• Follow workplace safety regulations and use sound judgment to maintain a safe working environment.
• Work overtime when production demand requires it, including potential overtime on Fridays.

Essential Skills

• Experience with forklift operation and material handling in a production or warehouse environment.
• Proficiency in packing and packaging processes, including sealing, labeling, and preparing items for transport.
• Ability to perform general labor duties related to materials, shipping, and inventory handling.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate labeling, documentation, and quality checks.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to coordinate with team members and document shipments.
• Ability to exercise good judgment related to safety and consistently adhere to workplace safety regulations.
• Basic math skills to support weighing, counting, and verifying quantities.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills to work within an ERP system and maintain accurate records.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime when production demand requires it.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working with shipping documentation such as delivery notes, invoices, and packing forms.
• Ability to organize orders by shipping location or category to support efficient logistics.
• Capability to perform visual inspections of packages and containers to identify defects or damage.
• Adaptability to learn and train on different shifts as required by production needs.

Why Work Here?

This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to a smooth and efficient shipping operation in a structured, production-focused environment. You will work within an organized system that values accuracy, safety, and teamwork, and gain hands-on experience with material handling, packaging, and ERP processes. The schedule provides consistent hours with the option for additional overtime, supporting both stability and the chance to increase earnings.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rutherford, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.44 - $25.44/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rutherford, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.