Material Handler Job

Arkema; Birdsboro (Berks County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive team at a leading global specialty materials company. As a Material Handler/Machine Operator, you'll play a critical role in ensuring efficient production operations in a unionized environment. This position offers a competitive wage starting at $28.82 per hour, with additional shift differentials for evening and night shifts. You'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including insurance, paid time off, and a 401k match. If you're looking for a role where you can grow and contribute to meaningful projects while enjoying a small company feel with large company resources, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Insurance effective day of hire

10 days PTO

3 floating holidays

4% match 401k

Parental leave

Annual bonus plan

Double-time paid on worked holidays

Gym on site

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with basic math skills.
• Manufacturing experience preferred, especially in chemical plants.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment and maintain process efficiencies.
• Transfer raw and finished materials between warehouses.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

Physical Dexterity

Basic Computer Knowledge

Experience in Manufacturing

Forklift Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Powered Industrial Trucks

Packaging Equipment

Job description

Our polymer manufacturing plant in Birdsboro, PA is looking for a Material Handler/Machine Operator to support production operations. Arkema in Birdsboro has around 65 employees but we are part of a larger organization with over 21,000 employees worldwide. We call this the "small company feel with large company resources." Arkema is a global leader in Specialty Materials serving major societal and ecological challenges. Arkema affiliates operating in the U.S. include Arkema Inc.; Bostik, Inc.; ArrMaz and Coatex Inc with 43 sites, including 37 manufacturing facilities, and employ 3,600 people in the U.S.

Major highlights regarding employment as a Material Handler:

Wage: $28.82/hr to start plus $.75 for 2nd shift and $1 for 3rd shift.

Shift: 8 hrs each shift, rotates weekly between 1st, 2nd, 3rd;

Schedule: 5-7 days in a row with days off in-between rotations

Overtime: average of 4-8 hours weekly, paid for over 8 hours worked in a day and over 40 weekly

Environment: Union

Benefits: insurance effective day of hire, 10 days PTO, 3 floating holidays, 4% match 401k, parental leave, annual bonus plan, double-time paid on worked holidays

GYM ON SITE

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Operate packaging equipment and maintain daily packaging process efficiencies
• Transfer raw materials
• Transfer finished materials between warehouses
• Housekeeping
• Assist emptying finished product out of industrial dryers
• Comply with all technical, quality control, product manufacturing and safety procedures associated with Packaging
• Operate equipment for various processing systems
• Operate powered industrial trucks
• Have physical dexterity in climbing stairs, ladders, heavy lifting
• Basic computer knowledge
• Other operator assistance tasks and general duties as needed and assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum education requirement: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must demonstrate basic math skills
• Must be willing to be subject to pre-employment testing including drug and alcohol and physical testing.
• Prefer experience in manufacturing type of work and chemical plant production experience strongly desired; similar skills/experience will be considered.
• Prefer fork lift (tow motor) experience
• Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime

BENEFITS

Arkema offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide security for you, your spouse and children up to age 26, effective on your first day of employment. Arkema pays most of the costs of these high-quality programs.

• This is a Union position.