Material Handler 1

TriMas Packaging Group; Ottawa, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mac Fasteners Inc. in Ottawa, KS is seeking a Material Handler 1 to move, store, receive, and ship materials to support production. The role requires on-site work and involves inventory control, lot traceability, and timely material delivery.

Responsibilities include inspecting shipments, maintaining labeling and FIFO practices, coordinating with production, and assisting with cycle counts and audits. Pay starts around $20 per hour with full-time on-site duties in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and communicate effectively one-on-one.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming materials from internal departments, customers, and vendors.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and proper labeling of products.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and other material handling equipment safely.
• Prepare material for shipment, including packaging and documentation.

Skills

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Manufacturing software

Job description

Material Handler 1

Company: Mac Fasteners Inc

Primary Location: 1110 E. Enterprise Street, Ottawa, KS 66067 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, receipt, and shipment of raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods throughout the facility. Ensures accurate inventory transactions, product traceability, and timely delivery of materials to support production schedules.

Essential Duties Responsibilities and Competencies

• Receive incoming materials, products, and supplies from internal departments, customers, and external vendors.
• Verify incoming shipments against packing slips, purchase orders, work orders, and receiving documentation.
• Inspect incoming containers for damage and report discrepancies or concerns to management.
• Maintain product identification, lot traceability, and proper labeling requirements.
• Move raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods to designated staging and storage locations.
• Deliver materials to production departments to support daily manufacturing requirements.
• Return completed products to designated departments or locations.
• Coordinate movement of product to and from outside processing vendors.
• Receive and process returned products from outside processing vendors.
• Provide weight and shipment information required for outside processing and freight activities.
• Prepare material for shipment, including packaging, labeling, palletizing, and documentation.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform inventory transactions and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory activities.
• Monitor inventory levels in production staging areas and replenish materials as needed.
• Maintain FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory practices where applicable.
• Ensure products are stored and handled in a manner that prevents damage or contamination.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and delivery vehicles.
• File and maintain shipping, receiving, inventory, and vendor documentation.
• Communicate material shortages, damaged materials, inventory discrepancies, and delivery issues to supervisors.
• Support production departments by responding to material requests in a timely manner.
• Assist with scrap collection, sorting, and movement to designated areas as required.
• Follow all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and housekeeping standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement, 5S, and safety initiatives.
• Assist during audits, inventory reconciliations, and quality inspections as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Daily Tasks

• Review material requirements and production needs at the beginning of each shift.
• Verify and deliver materials to production departments.
• Move completed product between departments and staging locations.
• Check inventory levels of wire.
• Maintain accurate inventory and location records.
• Conduct routine forklift and material handling equipment inspections.
• Keep aisles, storage locations, and work areas clean and organized.
• Ensure all containers are properly identified and labeled.
• Monitor staging areas for material shortages or excess inventory.
• Support production personnel with material requests throughout the shift.
• Reconcile receiving paperwork and vendor documentation.
• Assist with any cycle counts and inventory accuracy checks.

This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the Ottawa, KS location.

Qualifications

OTHER COMPETENCIES:

• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one situations to employees.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software and WordProcessing software.
• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). A minimum of one (1) year similar experience or training in an office environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is typical of a machine shop.

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $20.00/HR.

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

Benefits

• Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.