3rd Shift Material Handler - Plastics

The Material Handler is responsible for safely and efficiently moving, staging, and supplying materials used in the plastics production area of a reel manufacturing facility. This position spends approximately 75 percent of the time operating a forklift and 25 percent performing material-handling tasks on foot. The role supports daily production by ensuring machines have the correct raw materials, finished goods are transported properly, and inventory remains accurate and organized.

Responsibilities:

• Operate a forklift for the majority of the shift to move raw materials, finished plastic components, and packaging supplies.
• Supply Plastic production lines with necessary materials.
• Load and unload materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other approved equipment.
• Transfer finished plastic components (flanges, spacers, cores, etc.) to designated storage or staging areas.
• Conduct floor-level material handling, inspections, labeling, and housekeeping tasks.
• Maintain accurate counts while pulling, issuing, or returning materials to inventory.
• Perform daily checks on material levels and notify leadership when stock is low.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory audits as required.
• Ensure materials are properly labeled, stored, and handled according to safety and quality standards.
• Remove scrap and waste materials from production lines and dispose of them in the appropriate containers.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Follow all facility safety protocols, including PPE requirements, forklift safety, and lockout/tagout where applicable.
• Communicate with supervisors, machine operators, and other departments to support production flow.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the plastics department and overall operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing experience required; plastics or extrusion experience preferred.
• Strong forklift experience; valid forklift certification or ability to become certified.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures and industrial environments.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

Position requires continuous use of both hands, feet, legs, and arms. Standing, walking, squatting, bending stooping, reaching above head, twisting, lifting of up to 50 lbs. Use of both eyes and ears. Pushing and pulling objects from between 25-50 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities