Material Handler

The Material Handler plays a critical role in ensuring an uninterrupted production flow by managing the efficient and timely movement of raw materials packaging supplies and finished goods. This position is responsible for supporting the manufacturing area by supplying materials preparing products for shipment and maintaining a safe organized workspace.

Success in this role requires strong communication presentation of a professional and safety-conscious demeanor system literacy (including material tracking tools) and analytical ability to monitor inventory levels solve flow issues and identify process improvements.

Material Flow and Inventory Support

• Transport raw materials in-process components and finished products between production and warehouse areas using pallet jacks forklifts or other approved equipment.

• Ensure timely replenishment of raw materials colorants films and additives to production lines to avoid downtime.

• Load and unload materials from storage racks trucks or staging areas according to schedule.

• Accurately label package and palletize finished goods for storage or shipment.

• Dispose of waste and regrind material in accordance with company procedures and environmental regulations.

System and Documentation

• Record material movements using manufacturing software barcode scanners or manual logs ensuring traceability and real-time inventory accuracy.

• Report discrepancies in material counts damages or quality issues to the supervisor promptly.

• Assist in conducting cycle counts or physical inventory as scheduled.

Collaboration and Communication

• Maintain clear and professional communication with production technicians quality inspectors warehouse staff and supervisors to coordinate material needs and resolve supply issues.

• Provide support and break relief for machine operators inspector packers or other team members when required.

• Participate in daily huddles or shift change meetings to align on material priorities or production targets.

Workplace Safety and Organization

• Ensure work area is clean organized and compliant with 5S and safety standards at all times.
• Follow proper lifting techniques and equipment safety protocols to avoid injury.
• Identify potential safety hazards or equipment malfunctions and report them immediately.
• Analytical and Continuous Improvement
• Monitor raw material usage and production flow to detect inefficiencies or shortages.
• Participate in problem-solving teams Kaizen events or improvement projects to enhance material handling processes.
• Suggest improvements to layout material storage or replenishment practices to boost productivity.

Exposure

• High school diploma or GED required.

• At least 12 years of experience in material handling or warehouse operations in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Forklift certification or willingness to be trained and certified.

• Good vision and hearing required for safety and quality control.

• Must be able to:

• Lift 5560 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift.

• Stand for long periods and perform frequent bending twisting squatting and climbing.

• Pull/push loads up to 1000 lbs. using a pallet jack.

• Must demonstrate manual dexterity and ability to safely operate material handling equipment.

• Commitment to working in a clean organized and safe workspace

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is usually in an office within a manufacturing facility with low to moderate noise level. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to work well with others one on one remote via video and phone.

• Ability to work independently

Westfall -Technik is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race color national origin ancestry sex gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions religious creed physical disability mental disability age for individuals age 40 and over medical condition (as defined by state law (for example cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS) marital status military and veteran status sexual orientation genetic information citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities and general treatment during employment