Material Handler (D Shift - 12HR Night)

Shurtape Industrial; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short Term Disability insurance

Long Term Disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to support slitting operations at our Hickory, NC facility. The role focuses on moving and stocking materials, maintaining equipment readiness, and assisting in inventory tasks with a safety-first mindset.

The candidate will use SAP, operate pallet jacks and a waste baler, and help train teammates while adhering to production schedules and quality standards. A team-oriented, detail-driven individual thrives here.

Qualifications

• Operate waste baler and pallet jacks safely.
• Read production schedules and material requirements.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proficient with basic computer tasks and SAP.
• Detail-oriented and a reliable team player.
• Medium manual dexterity and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Ensure finishing equipment works properly and create repair orders.
• Ensure materials like cartons, cores, spacers, bags, films, labels, end pieces, pallets are stocked and inventoried.
• Retrieve and return supplies for slitter crews and other locations.
• Load and unload elevator.
• Instruct trainees in material handling and record keeping.
• Receive and store materials in designated storage areas.
• Assist slitter crew/packer as needed.
• Suggest ways to reduce costs, improve safety, and improve product or process.

Skills

SAP

Data entry

Basic math

Organization

Prioritization

Manual dexterity

Safety conscious

Team player

Tools

Pallet jacks

Waste baler

Job description

Join a Team That Sticks Together!

At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries.

About Us

We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more. In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well-known brands like Duck®, FrogTape®, Painter’s Mate®, Shurtape®, T-Rex®, Kip®, and Pro Tapes®.

Why Work with Us?

We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world.

What We Offer

• A company that truly values your contributions
• A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful
• A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top-quality, reliable solutions to our customers
• An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset

More Than Just Tapes…

In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate.

We Ask for the Best, and Offer the Best in Return

We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team. If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced, and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

Our tapes may do the sticking, but it’s our people who hold it all together.

Summary Of Position

The Material Handler assists the department by retrieving and returning materials for the slitting crews. This position would ensure finishing equipment is working appropriately and assists in weekly inventory procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure finishing equipment is working correctly and create repair work orders/notifications
• Ensure proper materials such as cartons, cores, spacers, bags, films, labels, end pieces, and pallets are available and inventoried
• Retrieve and/or return supplies, materials, and cores for slitter crews and other locations
• Load and unload elevator
• Instruct trainees in all phases of material handling and record keeping
• Receive and maintain material in designated storage areas
• Assist slitter crew/packer when/if needed
• Make suggestions on reducing costs, improving safety, and/or improving product or process

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Requirements

• Ability to operate waste baler and manual and/or electric pallet jacks
• Knowledge of productions schedules and material requirements
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of SAP, data entry experience, basic math skills with familiarity of decimals and percentages
• Medium skill and a high degree of manual dexterity
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, requires minimal supervision, safety conscious, and a team player

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to position and lift 25 - 60 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• High noise levels in certain parts of the plant
• High humidity and hot temperatures
• Required PPE in the manufacturing area (shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection)

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Paid time off and company paid holidays

Work Environment

Our manufacturing facilities are built with a strong commitment to safety, efficiency and a collaborative work environment. We operate with a focus on being “Safe to the Core,” aligning to the highest safety standards for all employees to ensure they can perform hands-on tasks with confidence, especially when handling materials and operating machinery and equipment. Working in organized shifts, our manufacturing employees are critical to our growth and success, which is why we prioritize and emphasize teamwork, a strong work ethic and a positive attitude toward continuous improvement.

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. Shurtape Technologies, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including identity & expression), medical condition, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirement.