Material Handler

NOV; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV in Houston seeks a Material Handler to manage raw and finished materials essential for efficient production. You will monitor supplies, inspect forklifts, move pallets, label cases, and maintain conveyors and packaging areas.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least 1 year in manufacturing, forklift experience, and basic computer skills to keep training records and support a team-driven production environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum in manufacturing.
• Experience operating sit-down/stand-up forklift and pallet jack.
• Ability to lift/carry 55 pounds.
• Experience with resin materials and recycling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor supplies (stretch wrap, boxes, trays, colorant, pallets).
• Check machines for color/material levels.
• Inspect forklifts before use and complete required checklists.
• Move pallets from machines, stretch wrap, and label them.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Team communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

RF scan gun

Stretch wrap machine

Job description

Job Description

The Material Handler is responsible for the handling of all raw and finished materials required for efficient production.

Job Functions/Duties

• Review and monitor supplies (stretch wrap, boxes, trays, colorant, pallets, etc.).
• Check all machines for sufficient color and material.
• Inspect the forklift (LPG or Electric) before use, using the forklift checklist. (OPS-FRM-022) or Phone APP
• Remove full pallets and boxes from the machines, stretch wrap and label each pallet.
• Use pallet jack when required.
• In some cases, affix labels to the appropriate cases.
• Maintain and remove all boxes, cardboard, pallets, conveyors, and water tanks as needed.
• Make sure electric forklifts are equalized; use the electric lift equalizing form (OPS-FOR-015)
• Bring all scrap boxes of plastic material to the grinding area.
• Assist in preplanning jobs, perform color changes or material changes as needed.
• Will move all production to hold area or PRSTG area using RF scan gun.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Maintain full water conveyors.
• Must perform required training of personnel
• Must be able to communicate well and drive to build teams
• Must be computer literate and maintain training records as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in manufacturing.
• Experience operating a sit-down /stand-up forklift and/or use of a pallet jack.
• Inventory experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to understand process flow in production environment.
• Must be able to lift/carry 55 pounds.
• Experience with mixing resins and material recycling preferred but not required.
• Experience operating a stretch wrap machine preferred but not required.

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