Material Handler

Amrize; Ludlow (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, disability and life保险

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

Amrize North America Inc. is seeking a Material Handler to operate packaging equipment, provide forklift support, and maintain the packaging area while replenishing materials. The role emphasizes safety, quality checks, and efficient material flow across shifts.

You will handle loading/unloading, palletizing, cycle counts, and documentation, with overtime possible and strict adherence to PPE and environmental rules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent/1-2 year vocational training required.
• Safety conscious mindset essential for a manufacturing environment.
• Basic maintenance skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report in-process quality observations to teammates.
• Manage work in progress and multitask across duties.
• Maintain 5S posture in the assigned area.
• Operate forklifts safely and follow company policies.
• Identify material classifications including prime, rework and scrap.
• Complete production paperwork and verify daily output.
• Unload incoming materials and load finished product for transport.
• Build pallets and assist packagers as needed.
• Participate in cycle counts and overtime as required.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Skills

Safety mindset

Basic maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent/1-2 year vocational training

Job description

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join your ambition.

Join the Gaco team, a trusted name in building envelope solutions with a heritage dating back to 1955.

We’re seeking a Material Handler who’s ready to be part of a company committed to formulating everyday success for every customer through innovative, reliable products used to adhere, seal, and protect at every level of the building envelope.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The material handler operates and controls packaging equipment, provides forklift support tooperations, ensures packaging area is maintained and replenishes raw materials.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Monitoring and reporting in-process quality observations to other production team-mates.
• Manage work in progress and be able to multitask.
• Maintain the 5S posture of the assigned area.
• Operate forklifts in a safe manner observing all company policies.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify material classifications including prime, rework and scrap.
• Communicate with and fill in for packagers.
• Complete production paperwork as applicable (verify daily production).
• Following written and verbal instructions.
• Unload incoming raw materials, Load finished product on flatbed trucks.
• Build pallets according to the standard for the product.
• Know proper procedures for packaging of materials.
• Participate in cycle counts.
• Be able to work overtime on short notice.
• Must have experience using regular forklifts, roofing forks and carpet pole lifts.
• Knowledge of environmental policies and work instructions related to job.
• Perform waste disposal per work instructions.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• High School Diploma; or 1-2-year vocational training / associate degree
• Safety conscious mindset
• Basic maintenance skills

Working Conditions:
Indoor dusty, non-temperature controlled industrial manufacturing and warehouse environment.Subject to varying cold and hot temperatures and occasional outdoor activities in hot or adverseweather.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift 50 pounds including use of lifting assistance devices.

Additional Requirements

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection
  Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must
  be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program

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Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES

At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.Amrize North America Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [e-mail]. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.