Material Handler

Amrize; Ludlow (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) pre-tax and Roth options

Medical, Dental, Disability and Life保险

Holistic Health & Well-being programs

HSAs & FSAs for health and dependent 0

Vision and other Voluntary benefits

Paid time off & paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Amrize is seeking a Material Handler to operate packaging equipment, provide forklift support to operations, maintain the packaging area, and replenish raw materials to keep production flowing smoothly.

You will monitor in‑process quality observations, manage work in progress, perform cycle counts, unload incoming materials and load finished products, build pallets to spec, and follow written and verbal instructions while adhering to safety protocols and proper PPE in an indoor, non‑temperature

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report 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.

Skills

Forklift certified

Safety conscious

Basic maintenance

Multitasking

5S discipline

Education

High School Diploma or 1-2-year vocational training / associate degree

Job description

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 to operations, 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
• Forklift certified
• 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 adverse weather.

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

• Competitive salary
• 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.