Material Handler

Novolex; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Well-being resources

Job summary

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging. The company offers 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule and pays $17 per hour, bi-weekly. Responsibilities include safe operations, strict inventory control, and accurate handling of materials from receipt to shipping.

Education includes a high school diploma and forklift certification, plus basic math and computer skills. Strong communication and organizational abilities are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Forklift certification.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must understand Warehouse Management Systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and friendly work environment.
• Accurately control inventory of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, including requisitioning, receipt, storage, handling, scanning, and shipping.
• Accurately account for all material movements, including in-plant product holds.
• Perform incoming trailer inspections as assigned.
• Read and understand written specifications, procedures, safety information, and packaging diagrams.
• Accurately control inventory throughout the entire process.
• Other duties as necessary.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

WMS knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Forklift certification

Job description

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description

Compensation: $17 an hour - paid bi-weekly

Shifts Available: Days and Nights 2-2-3 schedule

Key Job Requirements

• Maintain a safe, clean, and friendly work environment.
• Accurately control inventory of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, including requisitioning, receipt, storage, handling, scanning, and shipping.
• Accurately account for all material movements, including in-plant product holds.
• Perform incoming trailer inspections as assigned.
• Read and understand written specifications, procedures, safety information, and packaging diagrams.
• Accurately control inventory throughout the entire process.
• Other duties as necessary.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Forklift certification.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must understand Warehouse Management Systems and processes.

ADA Essential Functions

Must be able to:

• Work 12-hour shifts, standing and walking for extended periods.
• Climb approved ladders and movable steps.
• Heed safety warnings, devices, and alarms.
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs, with occasional lifts up to 65 lbs (two-person or mechanical assist required above 65 lbs).
• Possess adequate problem-solving ability and determine cause-and-effect relationships in office or manufacturing environments.

Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well‑being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen