Material Handler

Accelera; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking a reliable Material Handler to support production by managing raw materials, inventory, and material preparation. This role involves staging, transporting, and returning materials such as resin, packaging, and colorants per work orders, with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

The position offers multiple shifts with hourly pay between $20 and $23, and requires a HS diploma and warehouse experience; forklift experience is a plus, with training provided for equipment operation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Four years of manufacturing/warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift experience is an asset.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize and service production equipment to prevent contamination.
• Label and identify containers and materials prior to processing.
• Monitor dryer settings and document temperature logs.
• Stage, transport, and return materials per work orders.
• Perform scanner transactions and ERP data entry.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist counts.
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts after training.
• Keep staging and production areas tidy and hazard-free.
• Report equipment malfunctions to maintenance or leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Forklift operation

ERP software

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ERP

Scanner system

Forklift

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and safety-conscious individual to join our manufacturing team as a Material Handler. In this position, you will play a key role in the efficient flow of production by managing raw materials, ensuring accurate inventory tracking, overseeing material preparation, and supporting overall operational needs.

Compensation and Schedule

• First shift: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM


• Second shift: Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM


• Third shift: Monday through Friday, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM


• Hourly rate ranging from $20 to $23, determined by the assigned shift

Core Responsibilities

• Sanitize and service equipment such as hoppers, barrels, hoses, and dryers to ensure a contamination-free environment.


• Confirm that all containers, materials, and hoppers are correctly labeled and identified prior to processing.


• Help ensure consistent product quality by monitoring dryer settings and maintaining precise documentation of temperature logs.


• Support the production line by staging, transporting, and returning necessary materials like resin, packaging, and colorants per work orders.


• Ensure seamless data tracking by completing scanner transactions, ERP entries, and material-issuance paperwork.


• Contribute to operational efficiency by maintaining precise inventory records and assisting with physical stock counts.


• Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material-handling machinery safely once you have received proper training and authorization.


• Foster a productive workspace by keeping staging, storage, and production areas tidy, orderly, and hazard-free.


• Protect team safety by promptly reporting any equipment malfunctions or damaged tools to maintenance or leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a High School diploma or GED.


• Approximately four years of background in manufacturing, warehouse operations, or material handling is preferred.


• Prior experience operating a forklift is considered an asset.


• Capacity to interpret and follow safety protocols, work orders, and production documentation.


• Fundamental proficiency with computers and scanners, with preference given to those familiar with ERP or inventory software.


• Strong focus on accuracy to ensure all records and inventory counts remain precise.