Materials Handler – Growth, Benefits & Training

Synthomer; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Global bonus

LTIP for senior positions

Company car/allowance

Healthcare

Job summary

Synthomer is seeking a Material Handler to ensure a steady flow of materials through the plant and to support production and shipping operations at our Chester, SC site. You will unload, handle, label, and prepare shipments, and assist in inventory and lean improvement initiatives.

The role requires lifting, forklift operation, and adherence to safety procedures, with overtime to cover vacation or sickness gaps.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus one year related experience.
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 550 pounds.
• Standing and operating electric LP lift truck up to 6 hours per shift.
• Walking required up to 4 hours per shift.
• Bending to stack empty drums and pallets.

Responsibilities

• Assures an accurate and continuous flow of materials through the plant.
• Receives and handles incoming materials, prepares bills of lading and shipping labels, arranges truck pick-up, prepares products and samples for shipment.
• Loading containers and trucks for shipment with the appropriate dunnage and paperwork for worldwide shipments.
• Perform filtering operations, packaging and transfer materials to containers (drums, totes, bags, and boxes).
• Visually check lines, connections, and bleed off valves before, during and after transfer.
• Transfer product through proper lines by identifying correct line, completing hookups, and opening and closing valves.
• Participate in teams such as work teams and safety teams.
• Assist in conducting physical inventory.
• Receive raw materials by verifying information, making labels and entering data into the computer inventory system.
• Participate on lean Six Sigma teams for continuous plant improvement.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Team communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Synthomer is seeking a Material Handler to ensure a steady flow of materials through the plant and to support production and shipping operations at our Chester, SC site. You will unload, handle, label, and prepare shipments, and assist in inventory and lean improvement initiatives.

The role requires lifting, forklift operation, and adherence to safety procedures, with overtime to cover vacation or sickness gaps.