Material Handler I - Weekend A.M.

Viega LLC; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 60,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

PTO 22 days

Company holidays

Job summary

Viega LLC is seeking a Material Handler to ensure raw materials are stocked according to the production schedule and to move materials from the raw material warehouse into production as needed.

The role requires operating a forklift and pallet jack, breaking down boxes, and maintaining material-tracking records. This position supports packaging, changeovers, and recycling tasks as part of daily operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic reading, writing and math.
• Knowledge of raw materials.
• Ability to operate forklift and electric pallet jack.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Ability to interpret production schedule.
• Ability to perform with superior service and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure lines are stocked with raw material per production schedule.
• Load, unload, and move material from warehouse to production.
• Pul lmaterials for color changes and changeovers as scheduled.
• Pull raw material as needed using forklift or pallet jack.
• Break down empty boxes and bundle/load onto trailer for transport.
• Maintain tracking system for materials and lot numbers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Electric pallet jack

Reading/writing/math

Interpret production schedule

Problem solving

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1-2 years of experience

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

The Material Handler is responsible for making sure lines are adequately stocked with raw material according to production schedule; loading, unloading and moving material from raw material warehouse into production as needed.

What You'll Do:

Material Flow and Distribution

• Review production schedule to determine materials needed for production run; ensure machines, equipment and materials are place in order to run daily production.
• Manually and visually checks raw material levels in resin boxes; shovels loose materials inside boxes to ensure continuous suction and flow throughout tubing.
• Review production schedule for color changes and changeovers; pulls materials and distributes to designated areas to ensure they are in place for next scheduled run; at end of each schedule runs out materials to assist with easy changeover.
• Pull raw material as needed or requested from warehouse utilizing forklift or pallet jack.

Material Flow and Distribution

• Break down empty gaylord boxes; stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together utilizing banding machine; load bundles onto a trailer utilizing a pallet jack; transports gaylord boxes to recycling trailer.

Recycling

• Maintain tracking system of materials being removed from warehouse by pulling empty boxes and tracking lot numbers and quantity used; update tracking system.

Other

• Attends meetings, workshops and/or learning sessions as required and/or assigned.
• Empty trash as on as needed.
• Unload trucks as needed.
• Serve as a back up to Raw Materials Receiving Operator and/or other functions/areas as needed.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned

Special Job Dimensions

• May be required to work different shifts if needed.

What We're Looking For:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of basic reading, writing and math
• Knowledge of raw materials
• Ability to operate a forklift and electric pallet jack
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment
• Ability to interpret production schedule
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department.
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level.

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• AND
• 1-2 years of experience

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Wondering if you should apply? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Viega, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but don’t check every box in the qualifications section, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions we have in the future.

Total Rewards Package:

Compensation

• Base: $19.00 - $21.00 hourly, based on specific compensable factors including, but not limited to education, work experience, and geographic market.
• Bonus: This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance.
• Medical, Telehealth, Dental, and Vision coverage, including infertility treatment, weight management, and physical therapy.
• Wellness Program, including wellbeing platform, wellness challenges, WorkLife Navigator services, EAP, and mental health resources.
• HSA with company contribution.
• Health Care and Dependent Care FSA options.
• 401(k) plan with up to 7.5% total employer contribution, including an automatic 3% company contribution plus a competitive tiered match.
• Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance, with additional voluntary coverage options.
• Voluntary benefits including legal, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.

Growth & Time Off

• Up to $10,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, with an option for fully funded degree programs through Colorado Technical University.
• 22 days PTO.
• 9 company holidays plus 2 paid Volunteer Days.
• Professional development opportunities designed to help employees continue building their careers.