Material Handler

Mativ; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ is seeking a Material Handler to join the Filtration team in Middletown, DE. The role involves moving materials within the plant, operating forklifts and related equipment, and supporting shipping/receiving to meet production needs.

The 2nd shift runs from 7:00pm to 7:00am and includes weekends; prior experience with industrial lift equipment is preferred. Applicants should be able to read instructions and work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating powered industrial equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Move raw materials, finished goods, scrap materials, and equipment as directed.
• Operate a powered industrial fork truck and other material handling equipment.
• Attach proper lifting attachments and move materials safely.
• Load and unload materials on pallets and assist in shipping/receiving.
• Record materials moved and shipments in Syteline/WMS using a barcode scanner.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and participate in 5S initiatives.

Skills

Forklift operation

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Syteline/WMS

Barcode scanners

Job description

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

Job Description

The Middletown, DE location is seeking a Material Handler to join the Filtration team. The Material Handler is reponsible for moving raw materials, finished goods, scrap materials, equipment and any other miscellaneous materials within the plant.

SHIFT

Looking to fill 2nd: 7:00pm - 7:00am. Includes weekends.

Primary Responsibilities

• Follows schedule / instructions for materials to be moved, where to move and how often
• Operates a powered industrial fork truck and other material handling equipment
• Secures proper lifting attachments to fork truck to move materials properly and safely
• Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products
• Drives company box truck between warehouse storage areas
• Loads and unloads materials on pallets in and out of warehouse racks in a safe manner
• Organizes and stores materials in an efficient manner attaching identifying labels to materials
• Records all materials moved and shipments into Syteline/WMS using a barcode scanner
• Ensures production demands are met and inventory accuracy is intact;
• Assists Shipping/Receiving department in loading and unloading trucks
• Participates and supports Warehouse 5S and PPI initiatives and/or programs
• Maintains clean and organized work areas and vehicles; completes 5S and/or Housekeeping daily shift checklists; participates 100% in maintaining physical inventory count
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents and follow instructions; follows daily, weekly, and monthly schedules to plan work priorities; maintains a good driving record; work independently with little supervision; ability to work overtime if required to meet business demands.
• Ability to use a computer; (e.g. Word, Excel, Internet and manufacturing software); ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers
• Ability to communicate effectively with workers and supervisor
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex multiple step instructions
• Ability to deal with problems and non-standardized situations with multiple variables
• Prior experience operating powered industrial FL trucks, electric pallet jacks, hoists, Hi-Los, and/or other industrial lift and moving equipment required
• High School Diploma or GED required

Preferred

• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record preferred
• Prior FL Truck Driving Experience Preferred
• Prior warehouse experience prefered

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee must: Be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds; Regularly required to use hands and stand for longs periods of time.

What We Offer

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

About Mativ

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.