Material Handler Job

The Arkema Group; Birdsboro (Berks County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler/Machine Operator to join their dynamic team in Birdsboro. This role is essential for supporting production operations in a leading polymer manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for operating packaging equipment, transferring materials, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. With competitive wages starting at $28.82/hr and a comprehensive benefits package, including insurance from day one, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive environment. If you thrive in a hands-on role and are eager to contribute to innovative materials for a sustainable world, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

10 days PTO

3 floating holidays

4% match 401k

Parental leave

Annual bonus plan

Double-time paid on worked holidays

Gym on site

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate basic math skills and physical dexterity.
• Prefer experience in manufacturing and chemical plant production.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment and maintain daily efficiencies.
• Transfer finished materials and assist in the packaging process.
• Comply with safety procedures and operate powered industrial trucks.

Skills

Basic math skills

Physical dexterity

Ability to operate powered industrial trucks

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Forklift

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.

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: 8hrs 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

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 finished materials between warehouses
• Assist emptying finished product out of industrial dryers
• Comply with all technical, quality control, product manufacturing and safety procedures associated with Packaging
• 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.

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire. Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.