Material Flow Specialist - Manufacturing

Essentra Components Ltd; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentra Components Ltd in Erie, PA is seeking a reliable Material Handler to keep raw materials flowing to production. You will receive, move, mix, and track materials, while maintaining accurate inventory records and a clean, safe workplace.

The role requires attention to detail, safety consciousness, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Forklift certification and basic data entry skills are preferred, and training is provided for candidates with different

Qualifications

• Previous material handling experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Training will be provided for candidates without direct experience.
• Knowledge of material grades and an understanding of polymer flow characteristics preferred.
• Strong math skills with the ability to accurately weigh, measure, and document materials.
• Basic computer skills and experience entering data into inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records for all materials distributed from inventory and perform routine cycle counts.
• Mix materials according to established guidelines and specifications.
• Ensure barrel stations remain fully stocked and maintain an adequate supply of empty barrels.
• Accurately weigh materials, label containers, and enter inventory transactions into the system.
• Monitor and keep drying ovens and drying barrels supplied with material.
• Load and unload trailers safely and efficiently.
• Maintain inventory levels of production and material-handling supplies.
• Clean and maintain hoppers, material lines, filters, and related equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company policies and safety standards.
• Work overtime as required to meet business and production needs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Inventory data entry

Forklift certification

Tools

Forklift operation

Inventory systems

Data entry

Job description

Essentra Components Ltd in Erie, PA is seeking a reliable Material Handler to keep raw materials flowing to production. You will receive, move, mix, and track materials, while maintaining accurate inventory records and a clean, safe workplace.

The role requires attention to detail, safety consciousness, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Forklift certification and basic data entry skills are preferred, and training is provided for candidates with different