Material Handler I

01 Hypertherm, Inc.; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates in Lebanon, NH is seeking a 1st Shift Material Handler. The role supports Lean and 5S in a state-of-the-art environment, handling materials, transfers, and inventory control with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

You will perform standard manufacturing tasks, participate in process improvement, and maintain a clean, efficient cell to ensure on-time delivery of high-priority parts. Prior forklift certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-4 years in a production environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain attention to detail.
• Proficient with Oracle transactions and Excel.
• Fork truck certification (current preferred).
• Lean principles understanding and 5S familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Handles and refills materials to support 5S and Lean processes.
• Transfers finished goods between cells and maintains inventory levels.
• Performs manufacturing processes using standard work documentation.
• Participates in process-improvement activities and maintains clean work areas.
• Conducts inventory transactions and cycle counts.
• Performs daily scanning audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned, including production support.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Fork truck operator certification

Lean concepts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle transactions

Microsoft Excel

Job description

1st Shift Material Handler - $21.65/hour Monday - Friday, 5:30am - 2pm Lebanon, New Hampshire

At Hypertherm Associates, we strive to maintain a clean, safe, supportive, state-of-the-art manufacturing environment. We provide individuals with prior experience in the military, food service, retail, healthcare, seasonal employment, education, etc., or those looking to return to work with a new career path. You can also contribute to our 100% Associate-owned company by participating in process improvement initiatives to reduce environmental impacts, enhance quality, reduce cost, and increase our shared profits.

Responsibilities

• Handles and refills assembly materials (e.g. raw materials, bins, reusable packaging, packing materials, etc.), ensures materials are delivered in quality condition, correct quantities, and in a timely manner that supports 5S and Lean processes and promotes on-time delivery of quality HT products.
• Transfers finished goods between cells and monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels in production areas, supporting the continuous, uninterrupted value stream flow and optimizing assembler productivity.
• Performs designated manufacturing processes (e.g. bin breakdown, finished goods packaging, etc.) using pre-existing documentation, such as team procedures, standard work, quality expectations for on-time delivery of products.
• Participates in process improvement activities and applies lean principles in daily work; supports 5S initiatives, ensuring cell/area cleanliness to support the manufacturing of the highest priority parts to meet customer demand.
• Perform inventory transactions, on pitch.
• Perform daily cycle counts and scanning audits to maintain inventory integrity.
• Other duties as assigned (may include assembly or other needed production support activities).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-4 years of experience in a production environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and maintain attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and strong time management skills
• Good Computer skills for Oracle transactions
• Good Microsoft Office skills (focus on Excel)
• Ability to be certified as a fork truck operator
• Preferred experience that sets you apart: Experience with Oracle transactions
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Thorough understanding of Lean concepts
• Current fork truck license

Pay Range

$17.35-$28.94 Hourly. This is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.

Benefits

• Collaborative, 100% employee-owned culture
• Profit-Sharing and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)
• Five days/year paid Community Service Time
• Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
• Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy

Hypertherm Associates is more than a place to work; it's a place to call your own.

EEO Statement

Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don't meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.