Material Handler Specialist

Sabert Corporation; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Sabert Corporation in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking a Material Handler Specialist to manage raw material flow and support production schedules. The role involves handling materials, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 3+ years of relevant experience, and hands-on knowledge of material handling processes. Sabert offers a competitive compensation package along with full health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in material handling or manufacturing operations.
• Hands-on knowledge of material conveyance systems and extrusion support equipment.
• Ability to work in regulated environments following GMP and BRC standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw material flow, including unloading and transferring materials.
• Monitor silo levels and troubleshoot material flow issues.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through SAP transactions and reporting.

Skills

Material handling experience

Knowledge of SAP or ERP systems

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to follow safety and quality standards

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Material conveyance systems

Bulk resin trucks

Job description

As a Material Handler Specialist, you play a critical role in supporting continuous manufacturing operations by managing raw material flow, silo inventory, and material conveyance systems that supply extrusion and inline additive processes. This position ensures material accuracy, production readiness, and compliance with safety, quality and BRC standards across the facility.

Typical day‑to‑day responsibilities

• Manage raw material flow including receiving, unloading, sampling, blending, transferring and labeling bulk resin, railcar and additive materials to support production schedules.
• Monitor silo levels and material conveyance systems, troubleshoot material flow issues, and install or modify piping as needed to maintain uninterrupted production.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through continuous SAP transactions, material transfers, consumption reporting and daily silo and railyard status reporting.
• Perform onsite material handling operations including receiving bulk trucks and railcars, verifying materials, authorizing unloading to correct silos and maintaining silo labeling and filters.
• Identify, segregate and report non‑conforming materials while supporting quality testing through proper sampling and documentation.
• Support extrusion and changeover activities including material removal, equipment cleaning, die assistance and grinder cleanouts as required.
• Perform light mechanical tasks related to material handling systems, including replacing filters, repairing leaks, maintaining hoses, dryers and pneumatic components.
• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security and regulatory compliance as applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience in material handling, manufacturing or industrial operations preferred.
• Hands‑on knowledge of material conveyance systems, silos, blenders, dryers, grinders and extrusion support equipment.
• Experience receiving and unloading bulk resin trucks and railcars, including material verification and sampling.
• Working knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system for inventory, transfers and reporting.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot pneumatic and material handling issues.
• Ability to work in regulated environments following GMP, BRC food safety and quality standards.
• Ability to operate lifts, ladders and work at heights in varying environmental conditions.

Schedule & Compensation

This full‑time position is scheduled for 40+ hours per week: Monday to Friday from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, with overtime eligibility based on business needs. The role is fully onsite to support continuous manufacturing operations across all shifts as required.

Sabert offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

Legal Statement

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment‑based immigration case to fill this open position.