Material Handler I

Wilsonart International; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wilsonart International in Temple, TX is seeking a Grade 1 Material Handling Associate to support production by staging, loading and unloading sheeted material, ensuring accurate identification and safe movement. You will operate pallet jacks and forklifts, stage raw materials, verify lot and quantity, and communicate discrepancies.

Responsibilities include moving coating/printing consumables, maintaining 5S organization, and assisting with changeovers while following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Experience in manufacturing material handling preferred.
• Forklift certification is preferred if required on site.

Responsibilities

• Loads/unloads sheet stacks, pallets, skids, and finished goods per line requirements.
• Stages raw material by job/order and verifies identification and quantity.
• Moves coating/printing consumables and maintains 5S organization at point of use.
• Supports changeovers by staging next materials and clearing scrap per procedures.
• Operates forklift/pallet jack per site policy with pre-use safety checks.
• Reports spills, damaged containers, and unsafe conditions immediately.

Skills

Reading travelers/work orders

Safety mindset

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Pallet jack

Job description

Win at WilsonartAt Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care.You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.Here, you’ll win with:Support that keeps you wellMedical, dental, and life insuranceCompany-paid short- and long-term disabilityFSAs and dependent care optionsVision and legal benefitsGym discounts and wellness clinicsTuition reimbursement—for you and your dependentsOpportunities to growClear paths to promotion and internal mobilityTraining, coaching, and mentorshipDevelopment programs to support your goalsTime for what mattersPaid vacation and holidays in your first yearA culture that respects work-life balanceJob Description:Role summary: Supports production by staging, loading, and unloading sheeted material and related consumables, ensuring correct identification, safe movement, and timely delivery to the coating/printing line. This is a grade 1 position.Key Responsibilities· Loads/unloads sheet stacks, pallets, skids, and finished goods from infeed/outfeed areas per line requirements.· Stages raw material by job/order; verifies identification (material type, lot/batch, quantity) and communicates discrepancies.· Moves coating/printing consumables as needed (liners, interleaves, packaging, filters, containers) and maintains point-of-use organization (5S).· Supports changeovers by clearing previous material, staging next job materials, and removing scrap per procedures.· Operates material handling equipment as authorized (pallet jack/forklift/hoist per site policy) and performs pre-use safety checks.· Assists with basic in-process handling checks (sheet orientation, damage, static/dust control steps as defined).· Maintains accurate transactions as required (labels, travelers, scans, counts) and communicates material status to Lead/Operators.· Follows chemical/UV area rules; reports spills, damaged containers, and unsafe conditions immediately.Qualifications and Skills· High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.· Experience in manufacturing material handling; forklift certification preferred (if required onsite).· Ability to read travelers/work orders, follow FIFO/lot control, and maintain accurate counts.· Strong safety mindset; familiarity with PPE and basic hazard communication preferred.· Comfortable working around moving equipment and coordinating with operators.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight of 50 to 100 pounds.We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart.Wilsonart is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.