Material Handler I - 1st Shift (6:30am - 3:00pm)

Chesterton; Groveland (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A.W. Chesterton seeks a Material Handler I for their manufacturing team in Groveland, Massachusetts. The role involves intake, storage, and shipping of mechanical seal components, requiring 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing setting. Benefits include competitive pay, student loan repayment, and a support-rich workplace. Safe material handling and effective communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

401K savings plan with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

"Work Today, get paid tomorrow" program

PTO including paid holidays and time for volunteer work

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Parental leave for new parents

Hiring referral bonuses up to $3,000

BCBS Medical Coverage

Delta Dental

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to follow detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Processes intake, transfer, and storage of materials.
• Accurate data entry related to inventory.
• Operates forklift and maintains stock of packaging supplies.

Skills

Material handling

Inventory management

Forklift operation

Basic math skills

Education

High School or Trade School diploma

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Overview

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry.

The lifeblood of our organization are our frontline manufacturing professionals! Whether you are running a machine, assembling product, material prepping, or inspecting finished work, our manufacturing workers collaborate to create and build the world-class products that our customers have come to rely on. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. Whether you have just started to explore manufacturing as a career, or are looking for a place to call home in your next role, Chesterton wants you for our manufacturing team!

Our benefits offering include:

• “Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
• Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
• BCBS Medical Coverage
• Delta Dental
• 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
• PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
• Parental leave for moms and dads to be
• Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
• A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!

This job can be described as:

At Chesterton, we have a laser focus on our customers. The Material Handler I is a frontline manufacturing position responsible for accurately processes the intake, transfer, and storage of all mechanical seal components and packaging in accordance with company procedures and expected time frames. This includes but is not limited to: performing computer transactions on manufacturing orders, putting stock away in defined inventory locations, pulling components for customer orders, and packing and shipping items as requested.

Job Model: On-Site

All fully remote positions will require you to travel on site 2-4 times per month depending upon business needs at your own expense.

Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager.

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

A typical day at work would include:

• Accurately transacts data daily related to incoming and stocking items in Company’s internal Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

• Verifies receipt of materials against packing lists to ensure accuracy in inventory transactions.

• Working closely with Mechanical Seal Team Members, resolves issues related to transactions, inventory discrepancies, and overall material movement within the cell, (ex. conducts root cause analysis on missing inventory).

• Maintains accurate inventory through transactions in applicable systems and ensures proper placement and labeling of materials.

• Rotates materials for shipments and storage in accordance with accounting standards (FIFO).

• Operates forklift to return empty pallets to the loading dock area for reuse or removal and as needed to support the business.

• Maintains stock of packaging supplies by doing a daily inventory of the packaging stations and resupplying as needed.

• Conducts daily, system generated cycle counts of inventory and reports information to a data processor.

• Accurately Picks / Packs component and customer orders in accordance with department procedures and quality metrics and using proper packaging and labeling methods.

• Physically scraps items in accordance with company procedures and transacts out damaged products.

• Coordinates with facilities group to ensure trash and recycling is removed from prescribed area.

• Inspects equipment daily used in the function of their jobs. i.e. Fork Truck, Pallet Jack, etc.

• May perform other manufacturing support functions as needed.

Experience you need coming into this job:

• 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• High School, Trade School, or equivalent experience.

• Works under direct supervision and follows detailed written and/or verbal instructions/procedures which will ensure safety on the job and efficient, effective inventory management process.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. as needed for the role.

• Experience using a computer with menu driven business systems desired.

• Ability to operate a computer / keyboard in accordance to the standards and requirements of the job.

• Experience with ERP software is a plus.

• Ability to read and comprehend written and verbal instructions.

• Basic math skills required.

• Abides by safe material handling techniques when managing materials and supplies.

• Ability to obtain a forklift license (company will provide training).

• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced manufacturing operation. Able work in noisy environments with no air conditioning during summer months.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Loud noise (i.e.: Manufacturing machines, computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Ability to climb stairs on a regular basis. Ability to stand or walk during your shift on cement floors for a duration up to an hour.

Employees assigned to certain tasks within this job may be required to participate in our Medical Surveillance Program. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Loud noise (i.e.: Manufacturing machines, computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis. Ability to climb stairs on a regular basis. Ability to stand or walk during your shift on cement floors for a duration up to an hour. Ability to work and walk about in a manufacturing shop floor environment, wear required protective clothing, i.e., steel toe shoes and safety glasses. Ability to operate forklift.

Disclaimer:

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This role is a U.S. based role. If the candidate resides in the desired location of the role, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Targeted pay range: $20/hr. - $22/hr. depending on experience

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($20/hr. - $22/hr. DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered “leveled” positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant’s skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a “leveled” based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employerM/F/V/D. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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