Material Handler, Injection - D Shift

Consolidated Container Company; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Altium Packaging in Sparta, Tennessee is seeking a Material Handler to receive, store and distribute raw materials to designated staging areas within our production facility.

The role requires operating a forklift, maintaining material flow, inspecting for quality and ensuring safety across shifts. Candidates should be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and comply with all site procedures. Overtime may be required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with material handling and forklift operation preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store and distribute raw materials to staging areas.
• Operate forklift to unload inbound and outbound shipments.
• Visually inspect materials and report discrepancies.
• Prepare materials for grinding process.
• Transport and store materials to appropriate staging areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of ramp, dock and compactor areas.
• Follow safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Overtime may be required as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Material handling

Quality inspection

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Location Address: 600 Vista Drive, Sparta, Tennessee 38583

Work Shift: 12hr-D Shift (United States of America)

JOB SUMMARY

The Material Handler receives, stores and distributes raw materials and supplies to designated staging areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES

• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies.
• Operate forklift to unload inbound and outbound shipments.
• Visually inspect materials and report discrepancies in quality.
• Prepare materials for grinding process.
• Transport and store materials, finished products and supplies to appropriate staging area.
• Report locations for proper labeling.
• Transport scrapped materials from production line to the grinder area.
• Maintain cleanliness of ramp, dock and compactor area.
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Keep assigned work area clean and orderly and dispose of scrap material properly.
• Perform all work in order to ensure the safety of yourself and all other plant personnel.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are minimum requirements for the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us!

We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers. Our Guiding Principles Act with Integrity & in Compliance Drive Value Creation Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs Focus on the Customer Act with Humility Treat others with Dignity and Respect Seeking Fulfillment in your Work We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource - Our People! We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Take your career to the next level at Altium Packaging! We are the National Leader in a Stable, Growing Industry! Altium Packaging is a leading developer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions in North America. We serve a diverse customer base in the dairy, household chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, water, pharmaceuticals, and beverage/juice segments. With a network of more than 70 rigid plastic packaging manufacturing facilities, two recycled resins facilities, and 4,000 employees, Altium Packaging has an integrated network that consistently delivers reliable and cost-effective packaging and recycled resin solutions to meet the needs of a wide range of customers. From its state-of-the art Studio PKG™, to the recycling technologies of Envision Plastics, to its experienced manufacturing teams across its network, Altium Packaging delivers high performance, cost-effective solutions.