Material Handler I

100 Wilsonart LLC; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilsonart is hiring a grade 1 Materials Handler to support production by staging, loading, and unloading sheeted material, ensuring correct identification and safe delivery to the coating/printing line. You will operate material handling equipment, stage raw materials, verify lot/quantity, and help with changeovers and clean, organized work areas.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork. Join a company that values growth, training, and work-life balance, with benefits and

Qualifications

• 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.

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 and communicates discrepancies.
• Moves coating/printing consumables as needed 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 and performs pre-use safety checks.
• Assists with basic in-process checks and ensures accurate transactions and labeling.
• Follows chemical/UV area rules; reports spills and unsafe conditions immediately.

Job description

Win at Wilsonart At 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 well Medical, dental, and life insurance Company-paid short- and long-term disability FSAs and dependent care options Vision and legal benefits Gym discounts and wellness clinics Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents Opportunities to grow Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility Training, coaching, and mentorship Development programs to support your goals Time for what matters Paid vacation and holidays in your first year A culture that respects work-life balance

Job 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.

At Wilsonart, we believe in the power of possibilities. Making surfaces that combine form and function. Flexibility and durability. Practicality and possibility. With our engineered surfaces, we can replicate the surfaces of nature. We can create new, inspired looks with more durable, sustainable materials. If it can be imagined, we can make it happen.

We manufacture and distribute High Pressure Laminate, Coordinated TFL and Edgeband, Quartz, Solid Surface, Epoxy, and other decorative engineered surfaces for use in the office, education, healthcare, residential, hospitality, and retail markets.