Material Handler

Superior Products; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

OPW Clean Energy Solutions is seeking a Material Handler to relocate and organize production materials with focus on safety and efficiency. You will pick, move, and deliver items to the correct stations using forklifts and tow motors, while tracking movements in the MRP system.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, storing items by system, and maintaining equipment readiness. Must have prior material handling experience and strong teamwork for a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate forklifts and related equipment safely.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Stand for long periods (up to 8 hours) while performing duties.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with attention to detail.
• Basic math knowledge (measures, weights, fractions) used in material handling.
• Experience as a Materials Handler and safe material handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor material needs and pick, move, and deliver materials to machines or production areas using forklifts and tow motors.
• Track inventory movements by scanning labels and entering data into MRP.
• Load/unload freight and materials from loading docks and vehicles.
• Sort and store materials according to the department’s system and attach identifying tags.
• Maintain organization of equipment storage areas and verify machinery readiness.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Mathematics basics

Physical stamina

Job description

OPW Clean Energy Solutions (CES)

As the adoption of alternative fuels surges, OPW is committed to shaping the future of the clean energy industry, and strategically expanding into innovative realms. This vision has culminated in the establishment of the OPW Clean Energy Solutions Business Unit. At its core lies the industry‑leading enterprises, Acme Cryogenics, RegO Products, RegO Products subsidiary, Superior Products, Demaco, and SPS Cryogenics all renowned for pioneering solutions in clean energy and the safe handling, transport, and storage of cryogenic liquids and gases. Join us in our journey towards a safer, cleaner tomorrow. To learn more about OPW Clean Energy Solutions, please visit our website: OPW Clean Energy Solutions

Scope

The Material Handler is an integral component of our production team, relocating and organizing materials for production. This includes monitoring material needs, organizing, picking, and delivering materials, monitoring inventory levels, and submitting order requests.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the material needs of various production areas through visual inspection, oral instructions, or work orders, pick materials from storage, and deliver items to the appropriate machines or production areas, using fork lifts, cranes, sit‑down tow motors, and stand‑up tow motors.
• Track inventory movements by scanning labels, including packing slips, and entering item information into MRP.
• Load and unload freight and materials to or from loading docks or delivery vehicles, using fork lifts, sit‑down tow motors, and stand‑up tow motors.
• Check delivery quantities, sort materials, and store items according to the department’s storage system.
• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
• Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected and organized.
• Check forklifts and other machinery for full charge and proper functioning.
• Construct boxes, using staple gun.
• Load bar stock.
• Dumping chips or scraps, using forklift or by hand.

Qualifications and Education

• Integrity – Reliability, Responsibility and Accountability.
• Ability to perform work in a safe manner, including operating heavy machinery.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform repeated physical tasks.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Prior experience in operating fork lifts, sit‑down tow motors, and stand‑up tow motors.
• Skill in communication, coordination, and logistics.
• Skill in operating a computer.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of basic math, algebra, fractions, measures, and weights.
• Must be a team player with strong communication skills.
• Prior experience as a Materials Handler required.

Pay Range

We consider several job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits

Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company‑paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability; company‑paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company‑paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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