Material Handler - Plastics Division 2nd shift

Le Sueur Inc.; Le Sueur, Charlottesville (MN, VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to support production operations. This essential role involves ensuring the accurate preparation, transportation, and tracking of raw materials, which is vital for maintaining an efficient manufacturing workflow. The ideal candidate will operate forklifts and other equipment, perform routine inspections, and manage inventory effectively. Join a company that values teamwork and offers industry-leading benefits, including flexible PTO and career advancement opportunities. If you're ready to contribute to a thriving environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous medical/dental insurance plan

Flexible PTO/UTO policy

401k with company match

Company-paid Short-term disability

Employee assistance plan

Career advancement

Formal leadership development

Education reimbursement program

Recognition and awards

Employee events

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move materials up to 55 lbs.
• Proficient in using forklifts and handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely preparation and transportation of raw materials.
• Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Material Handling

Inventory Management

Basic Maintenance Skills

Reading Work Instructions

Computer Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Forklift Certification

Tools

Forklift

Inventory Management Software

Job description

This is a 2nd shift position, Monday - Thursday 3pm - 1:20am with OT as required on Friday and/or Saturday.

Training on 1st shift (5am - 3:20pm) will be required for up to 4 weeks.

Position Summary

The Material Handler plays a key role in supporting production operations by ensuring timely and accurate preparation, transportation, and tracking of raw materials. This position is essential to maintaining an efficient manufacturing workflow and ensuring inventory integrity.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Places and retrieves product from appropriately designated areas via forklift and other material handling equipment throughout facilities to ensure that production and customer needs are met.
• May involve receipt of incoming material/product and may load and unload trucks.
• Prevents contamination of material during mixing and the whole process of staging to return.
• Conducts routine inspections of the forklift and related equipment to ensure proper functionality; performs basic maintenance and cleaning as needed.
• Skilled in reading, understanding work instructions and following BOM (Bill of Material) in preparing materials with correct colorant, additives, allowable regrind, setting dryers, and doing moisture check.
• Proficient in general computer use for performing material handling tasks, including looking up, moving, receiving, and processing all related transactions within inventory and warehouse management systems.
• May measure, weigh, mark, label, count, blend, track, record, inspect, package and palletize a wide variety of products or materials.
• Cleans all material handling equipment thoroughly to prevent contamination.
• Monitors material equipment so that it's set correctly and working properly. Fix all minor issues, cleaning of filters, hose replacement and other. Fills out maintenance work orders when fix is out of the scope of material handling.
• Keeps warehouse and cleaning room swept and organized.
• Responsible for quality of work and to appropriately resolve unusual operating conditions.
• Willingly modifies work schedule and duties to accommodate Company needs.
• All other duties as assigned.
• May require successful completion of specific education, training or certifications.

Functional Requirements

Consistently able to:

• Manually lift and move product and materials up to 55 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to reach forward, reach overhead, lift, carry, crouch, and bend
• Power grip and wrist turn, including the use of hand tools and/or steering fork truck
• Walk, sit, or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• See, inspect, handle and evaluate product quality
• Read and understand written English language work instructions
• Work in non-climate controlled environments, including hot and humid conditions
• Climb ladders and stairs of varying heights
• Wear task-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by LSI
  • Protective Footwear
  • Hearing Protection
  • Protective Eyewear
  • Gloves
  • Additional PPE may as required by specific tasks

Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous medical/dental insurance plan
• Flexible PTO/UTO policy
• 401k with company match
• Company-paid Short-term disability
• Employee assistance plan
• Career advancement
• Formal leadership development
• Education reimbursement program
• Recognition and awards
• Employee events (fishing contests, Christmas turkeys, potlucks, appreciation meals, and more)