Material Handlers-3

Austin Norge AS; Kentucky; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder is seeking a Material Handler to support production by moving materials, staging, and delivering to work areas. You will also transfer finished goods to storage or shipping zones and operate forklifts and pallet jacks while maintaining accurate records of movements and inventory usage.

This role requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years in an industrial setting, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or similar physical environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly (up to 2–3 minutes during high-volume tasks).
• Ability to stand for extended periods, operate material handling equipment, and navigate stairs and ladders as required.
• Basic computer literacy to complete digital logs, inventory entries, and required training modules.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn basic equipment teardown and reassembly.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stage, and deliver raw materials to appropriate process areas in accordance with production schedules.
• Transfer finished goods from production areas to designated storage or outbound shipping zones.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment (training provided if required).
• Maintain accurate records of material movements, lot tracking, and inventory usage.
• Ensure proper labeling, segregation, and handling of energetic and non-energetic materials.
• Assist with waste collection, staging, and proper disposal in accordance with environmental and safety guidelines.
• Communicate clearly with production operators, control room staff, maintenance, and supervisors regarding material needs and system status.
• Support production by anticipating material requirements and preventing bottlenecks.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety procedures

Team communication

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

## Material Handlers-3Applylocations: McArthur, OHtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100229**Join the Family** - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family.**Key Responsibilities****Material Movement & Logistics** Receive, stage, and deliver raw materials to appropriate process areas in accordance with production schedules. Transfer finished goods from production areas to designated storage or outbound shipping zones. Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment (training provided if required). Maintain accurate records of material movements, lot tracking, and inventory usage. Ensure proper labeling, segregation, and handling of energetic and non-energetic materials.**Cleaning, Teardown & Equipment Support*** Perform routine cleaning of process areas to maintain compliance with SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).* Disassemble equipment components for cleaning, inspection, and reassembly under supervision.* Verify equipment is clean, properly reassembled, and ready for use prior to startup.* Assist with waste collection, staging, and proper disposal in accordance with environmental and safety guidelines.**Safety, Compliance & Basis of Safety*** Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety procedures, and Basis of Safety documentation.* Adhere to strict PPE requirements in all energetic material handling areas.* Immediately report abnormalities, unsafe conditions, or equipment concerns.* Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment at all times.* Understand and respect safety controls related to energetic materials, including grounding/bonding, housekeeping standards, and static control.**Teamwork & Communication*** Communicate clearly with production operators, control room staff, maintenance, and supervisors regarding material needs and system status.* Support production by anticipating material requirements and preventing bottlenecks.* Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn across multiple tasks and departments.* Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to workflow, housekeeping, and materials management.**Professional Expectations*** Report on time and prepared to perform assigned duties.* Work effectively in a team-oriented environment.* Demonstrate a willingness to take direction and provide feedback through appropriate channels.* Uphold confidentiality, security, and safe-handling protocols associated with energetic materials.**Minimum Qualifications*** High school diploma or equivalent required.* Minimum of 2 years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or similar physical work environment.* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly (up to once every 2–3 minutes during high-volume tasks).* Ability to stand for extended periods, operate material handling equipment, and navigate stairs and ladders as required.* Basic computer literacy to complete digital logs, inventory entries, and required training modules.* Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn basic equipment teardown and reassembly.* Ability to wear required PPE, including but not limited to site-specific protective equipment.**Austin Powder** is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.