Material Handlers-3

AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY; Red Diamond (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder is seeking a hands-on Material Movement & Logistics professional to receive, stage, and deliver raw materials, and to move finished goods to storage or outbound shipping zones. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, while maintaining accurate material movement records and inventory usage.

Role requires at least a high school diploma and 2 years in an industrial setting; lifting up to 50 lbs, standing long periods, and PPE compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in 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.

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.

Skills

Physical stamina

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer literacy

Willingness to learn

PPE compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Inventory tracking software basics

Job description

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 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 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.