Energetic Materials Material Handler - Forklift & Logistics

Austin Powder; McArthur Township (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder’s Helix Plant is seeking a Material Handler to manage the safe, efficient movement of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods within a high-safety energetic materials facility. You will stage materials for production, transfer finished products to storage and loadout areas, and support cleaning, teardown, and equipment readiness.

The role requires attention to detail, physical capability, and strict adherence to SOPs and Basis of Safety documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or similar physical work environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly (up to every 2-3 minutes during high-volume tasks).
• Ability to stand for extended periods, operate material handling equipment, and navigate stairs and ladders as required.
• Basic computer literacy to complete digital logs, inventory entries, and required training modules.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn basic equipment teardown and reassembly.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including site‑specific protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stage, and deliver raw materials to appropriate process areas in accordance with production schedules.
• Transfer finished goods from production areas to designated storage or outbound shipping zones.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment (training provided if required).
• Maintain accurate records of material movements, lot tracking, and inventory usage.
• Ensure proper labeling, segregation, and handling of energetic and non-energetic materials.
• Perform routine cleaning of process areas to maintain compliance with SOPs and GMP.
• Disassemble equipment components for cleaning, inspection, and reassembly under supervision.
• Verify equipment is clean, properly reassembled, and ready for use prior to startup.
• Assist with waste collection, staging, and proper disposal per guidelines.
• Follow SOPs, safety procedures, and Basis of Safety documentation.
• Adhere to PPE requirements in energetic material areas.
• Report abnormalities, unsafe conditions, or equipment concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.
• Understand safety controls for energetic materials including grounding/bonding and static control.
• Communicate clearly with operators, control room staff, maintenance, and supervisors regarding material needs.
• Support production by anticipating material requirements and preventing bottlenecks.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn across tasks.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to workflow and materials management.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Lift 50 pounds repeatedly

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Austin Powder’s Helix Plant is seeking a Material Handler to manage the safe, efficient movement of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods within a high-safety energetic materials facility. You will stage materials for production, transfer finished products to storage and loadout areas, and support cleaning, teardown, and equipment readiness.

The role requires attention to detail, physical capability, and strict adherence to SOPs and Basis of Safety documentation.