Material Handler

Valmet; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Background check

Pre-employment drug screen

Job summary

Valmet in Shrewsbury, MA is seeking a Material Handler to join our shipping, receiving, or assembly teams. You will pick, pack, and prepare goods for shipment, locate materials, operate a forklift, and help maintain inventory accuracy.

Candidates typically have a high school diploma and 1–3 years in warehouse operations, familiarity with inventory systems, and a commitment to safety and efficiency. We offer a competitive wage, plus a 401(k) with company match and background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Typically 1–3 years in warehouse operations or related manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of basic warehouse procedures and inventory transactions.
• Experience using inventory management systems and performing cycle counts.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and prepare goods for shipment and receive materials.
• Locate materials within warehouse and transport to storeroom, assembly, or shipping.
• Operate a forklift to load/unload and move materials safely.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and proper procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1–3 years warehouse operations experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Inventory management systems

Job description

Join our Valmet team as a Material Handler in our shipping, receiving, or assembly departments in Shrewsbury, MA. Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. We have openings for Material Handlers in our Shrewsbury, MA location. We have current openings on 1st and 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for picking, packing, and preparing goods for shipment, including receiving and selecting parts, locating materials within the warehouse, and transporting them to the storeroom, assembly area, or shipping department. Operates a forklift to safely load, unload, and move materials and equipment throughout the facility. Trained in inventory control systems and proficient in processing orders through various transactions, including picking and issuing manufacturing orders (MOs) and receiving manufacturing and purchase orders (POs). Performs cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy within storerooms. Demonstrates the ability to safely use required hand tools and personal protective equipment (PPE), frequently handling and lifting materials weighing up to 40 pounds. Maintains compliance with all applicable federal, state, and organizational Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements.

Preferred Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Preferred candidates will have 1 to 3 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, materials handling, shipping/receiving, or a related manufacturing environment. Candidates should possess a working knowledge of basic warehouse procedures, inventory transactions, and material handling equipment, including forklift operation. Experience using inventory management systems, performing cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy, and safely operating tools and equipment while adhering to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards is preferred.

We offer

• We offer a challenging and innovating work environment. Standard compensation Includes a generous wage structure and a benefits package that includes a 401k with company match.
• Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Additional Information

• Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.