OH - Material Handler I - 1st Shift

Viega Deutschland; Mantua Township (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

22 days PTO

9 company holidays + volunteer days

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Viega Deutschland in Mantua Township, OH seeks a Material Handler to ensure raw materials are stocked and moved to production per schedule. Responsibilities include loading/unloading using forklift, checking resin boxes, and preparing materials for color changes.

You will help with recycling, unloading trucks, and supporting other materials functions. A High School diploma and 1-2 years experience are expected; training provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic reading, writing and math.
• Knowledge of raw materials and handling.
• Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack.
• Ability to interpret production schedule.
• Commitment to high quality and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure lines are stocked with raw material per production schedule.
• Load, unload and move material from warehouse to production.
• Visually check raw material levels and manage color changeovers.
• Break down empty boxes, band bundles and load onto trailer.
• Unload trucks and support other material functions as needed.
• Maintain recycling tracking for materials removed from warehouse.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading & math

Production schedule interpretation

Team cooperation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Description Summary

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Job ID: 17798; Location(s): Mantua OH

Job Description Summary

The Material Handler responsible for making sure lines are adequately stocked with raw material according to production schedule; loading, unloading and moving material from raw material warehouse into production as needed.

What You’ll Do

Material Flow and Distribution

• Review production schedule to determine materials needed for production run; ensure machines, equipment and materials are place in order to run daily production.
• Manually and visually checks raw material levels in resin boxes; shovels loose materials inside boxes to ensure continuous suction and flow throughout tubing.
• Review production schedule for color changes and changeovers; pulls materials and distributes to designated areas to ensure they are in place for next scheduled run; at end of each schedule runs out materials to assist with easy changeover.
• Pull raw material as needed or requested from warehouse utilizing forklift or pallet jack.
• Material Flow and Distribution
• Break down empty gaylord boxes; stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together utilizing banding machine; load bundles onto a trailer utilizing a pallet jack; transports gaylord boxes to recycling trailer.

Recycling

• Maintain tracking system of materials being removed from warehouse by pulling empty boxes and tracking lot numbers and quantity used; update tracking system.

Other

• Attends meetings, workshops and/or learning sessions as required and/or assigned.
• Empty trash as on as needed.
• Unload trucks as needed.
• Serve as a back up to Raw Materials Receiving Operator and/or other functions/areas as needed.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned

Special Job Dimensions

• May be required to work different shifts if needed

What We’re Looking For

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of basic reading, writing and math
• Knowledge of raw materials
• Ability to operate a forklift and electric pallet jack
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment
• Ability to interpret production schedule
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department.
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level.

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 1-2 years of experience

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Wondering if you should apply? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Viega, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but don’t check every box in the qualifications section, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions we have in the future.

Compensation

Total Rewards Package

• Base: $20 - $25 hourly, based on specific compensable factors including, but not limited to education, work experience, and geographic market.
• Bonus: This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Telehealth, Dental, and Vision coverage, including infertility treatment, weight management, and physical therapy.
• Wellness Program, including wellbeing platform, wellness challenges, WorkLife Navigator services, EAP, and mental health resources.
• HSA with company contribution.
• Health Care and Dependent Care FSA options.

Financial Security

• 401(k) plan with up to 7.5% total employer contribution, including an automatic 3% company contribution plus a competitive tiered match.
• Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance, with additional voluntary coverage options.
• Voluntary benefits including legal, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.

Growth & Time Off

• Up to $10,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, with an option for fully funded degree programs through Colorado Technical University.
• 22 days PTO.
• 9 company holidays plus 2 paid volunteer days.
• Professional development opportunities designed to help employees continue building their careers.

Application Window

• Posting date: 09/15/2026
• The application deadline for this job is: 10/15/2026