Material Handler I

01 Hypertherm, Inc.; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Reduced medical premiums

Employee stock ownership

Earned time off

3 paid sick days

10 holidays

Community service time

On-site health clinic

Cafeterias

Gym facilities

Tuition program assistance

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates in Lebanon, New Hampshire seeks a 1st Shift Material Handler to support assembly materials, manage inventories, and ensure on-time delivery of products.

This role emphasizes 5S, Lean principles and process improvements, with focus on quality and timely material flow within a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2-4 years of experience in a production environment.
• Strong oral and written 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.

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 C/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).

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking & attention to detail

Time management

Oracle transactions

Excel proficiency

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-4 years production experience

Tools

Job description

1st Shift Material Handler

Monday - Friday, 5:30am - 2pm

Lebanon, New Hampshire

Are you looking to start a career or make a career shift? Looking for a reliable, stable job where you can contribute to a team, learn and grow? 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. A career at Hypertherm Associates comes with great pay and benefits!

Competitive Compensation

• Base hourly pay to start at $21.65/hour PLUS an Annual Profit-Sharing with a target of 20% BONUS (eligible in December 2027)
• Reduced Medical premiums – starting on Day 1
• No layoff philosophy – We have an over 50-year history of no layoffs
• Employee Stock Ownership in our 100% Associate-owned company. Only Associates are the stockholders of Hypertherm Associates.
• Annual accrual starting at 3 weeks of Earned Time Off, 3 Paid Sick Days, 10 holidays, and 40 hours of Community Service Time
• An on-site primary care health clinic, cafeterias, and gym facilities Developmental opportunities and college tuition program assistance

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 C/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).

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or GED

2-4 years of experience in a production environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong oral and written 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 with Oracle transactions
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Thorough understanding of Lean concepts
• Current fork truck license

Base Pay Range

$16.09-$26.82 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).