Material Handler (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical Group; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day 1

401K program

Tuition reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Group in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Material Handler to support logistics and production by moving, storing, and preparing materials, supplies, and finished goods. You will help maintain inventory accuracy, support shipping/receiving, and ensure a clean, safe work area consistent with KAITEKI values.

The role requires forklift operation, Windows proficiency, and a high school diploma or GED. Prior inventory and delivery driving experience are preferred, with a starting hourly rate

Qualifications

• Forklift operation capabilities are required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Candidate should have a reliable attendance record and driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Issue, return, and salvage materials for seven departments.
• Move materials throughout the plant, including pallets, scrap, and packaging.
• Prepare pallets for shipment and storage; manage recycling tasks.
• Perform cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy and conduct self-audits.
• Load and unload deliveries; operate forklifts and company vehicles.
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure safety during operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Driving experience

Excellent attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Job description

**Material Handler****Location:** Mesa, AZ **Salary:** Starts at $23.00 hr.**Job Summary**The Material Handler provides day-to-day support to logistics and production operations by ensuring materials, supplies, and finished goods are moved, stored, and prepared efficiently throughout the facility. This role is responsible for supporting inventory accuracy, material flow, shipping and receiving activities, recycling processes, and maintaining adequate packaging supplies for production departments. The Material Handler operates forklifts and company vehicles, assists with loading and unloading deliveries, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and works well as part of a team while demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and the company’s KAITEKI values.**Key Responsibilities*** Issuing, Returning, and Salvaging processes for seven departments.* Responsible for material movements throughout the plant, this includes but not only limited to; dreher chips, planer fluff, wood saw cutoffs, scrap cages to the shredder and filling/emptying the cardboard baler.* Preparing pallets to ship out and for storage.* Managing and preparing items for recycling.* Conducting Cycle Counts, making sure inventory is accurate.* Completing self-audits* Duties will include loading and unloading of deliveries* Forklift operations* Delivery to and from warehouse and surrounding areas in company vehicles.* Maintain adequate supply of skids, cardboard and packaging supplies for all departments.* Be aware when equipment requires maintenance and notify proper personnel.* Follow all safety instructions for operating equipment.* Perform general housekeeping/clean up tasks as needed.* Perform all functions with an attitude of teamwork, cooperativeness, positive thinking, and responsibility.* Complete any other task as directed.**Qualifications*** Ability to operate a forklift* Technologically Skilled, Windows proficient* High school diploma or GED preferred.* Excellent attendance record.* Previous inventory experience preferred.* Excellent communication skills* Understanding quality policies and procedures.* Experience driving flatbed truck/sprinter delivery van preferred.* Driving record in good standing**Pay Transparency**The hourly rate for this position starts at $23.00. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.* Competitive Benefits and Healthy Rewards Program* Benefits begin on DAY 1!* Participation in the company 401K Program* Employee Assistance Programs* Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees* $1,000 Sign On Bonus* Tuition Reimbursement