Material Handler

Huhtamaki; De Soto (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki in Des Moines area is seeking a dedicated Materials Handler to move, track, and document packaging materials on a fast-paced manufacturing floor. You will operate forklifts, scan items, and help maintain accurate inventories while supporting continuous production and safety.

You will join a collaborative team, requiring strong organizational skills, reliability, and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma is required.
• Forklift experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Teamwork, planning, initiative, adaptability, communication and the ability to learn are valued.

Responsibilities

• Move material through the facility using material handling equipment (e.g., forklift).
• Use the computer to dispense and receive information such as product codes and locations.
• Complete paperwork to document work performed.
• Scan loads to proper locations and conduct material audits.
• Demonstrate the ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Planning & Organizing

Initiative

Adaptability

Communication

Learnability

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet

We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.

You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.

We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Move material through facility with the use of material handling equipment (i.e., forklift, pallet jack, walkie rider, etc.) as required.
• Use the computer to dispense and receive information such as product codes, part numbers, quantities, locations, comments, etc.
• Complete paperwork to properly document work performed.
• Scanning each load to proper locations.
• Conduct material audits.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, and grasp materials.

All the above essential functions require the ability to be mobile in an industrial environment, communicate effectively, be mobile within the facility and organize effectively with varying degrees of independence, judgment, and discretion.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

GED or high school diploma. Forklift experience in a manufacturing environment. Must demonstrate skills in teamwork, planning and organizing, initiative, adaptability, communication, and the ability to learn.

Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.