Material Handler — Forklift & Production Support

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaefer Plastics is seeking a Material Handler to support safe, efficient production by supplying machines with materials and assisting with changeovers. The role includes basic quality checks, documentation, and helping train new employees.

Key duties include forklift operation, staging materials, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring accurate production tickets. The position requires 12-hour shifts and adherence to safety procedures in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience moving raw materials, components, and finished goods.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, bills of materials, and procedures.
• Strong math skills for measuring and calculating quantities.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and perform daily inspections.
• Stage materials at machines and verify against work orders.
• Maintain material levels and coordinate changes and setup for changeovers.
• Complete production tickets and document quality checks.
• Support production staff and assist with training as needed.
• Ensure proper cleanup and organization of work areas.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Reading work orders

Basic math

Team player

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Schaefer Plastics is seeking a Material Handler to support safe, efficient production by supplying machines with materials and assisting with changeovers. The role includes basic quality checks, documentation, and helping train new employees.

Key duties include forklift operation, staging materials, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring accurate production tickets. The position requires 12-hour shifts and adherence to safety procedures in a manufacturing setting.