Materials Handler – Shipping, Inventory & Lean Ops

Synthomer; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Global bonus program

LTIP potential for seniors

Company car or allowance

Healthcare tailored to location

Parental leave & family support

Learning & development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Retirement plan

Job summary

Synthomer is seeking a Material Handler to ensure smooth flow of materials through the plant and accurate shipment preparation. The role involves receiving materials, labeling, loading trucks, and performing packing and transfer tasks across production areas.

This position requires lifting up to 50 pounds regularly, operating forklifts and LP/electric lift trucks, and adhering to safety and inventory procedures. A high school diploma and related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates Material Handler entry level Skills.
• Standing, walking and reaching with hands and arms during shift.
• Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds and moves up to 550 pounds with a hand truck.

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 License

DOT Certification

Confined Space Entry

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric lift truck

Job description

Synthomer is seeking a Material Handler to ensure smooth flow of materials through the plant and accurate shipment preparation. The role involves receiving materials, labeling, loading trucks, and performing packing and transfer tasks across production areas.

This position requires lifting up to 50 pounds regularly, operating forklifts and LP/electric lift trucks, and adhering to safety and inventory procedures. A high school diploma and related experience are expected.