Production Flow Specialist - Material Handler

Matrix Adhesives Group; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Adhesives Group in Durham, NC is seeking a Material Handler/Water Spider to keep materials stocked and ensure on-time production. You will coordinate component parts, perform changeovers, and support lean initiatives while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

This role requires ability to multitask, communicate across shifts, and follow safety procedures including PPE. The position offers weekday schedule with some overtime and a focus on teamwork and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Understand basic manufacturing process and how supply inventory control interacts with upstream and downstream functions.
• Able to work with multiple priorities and people.
• Maintain inventory storage in a clean, orderly manner.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and time management skills.
• Ability to professionally communicate and work with others.

Responsibilities

• Supports Production Operators and ensures they never have to leave their workstation for any materials or tools.
• Conduct changeovers and re-fills of adhesive materials in a timely manner.
• Properly and safely, clean material containers at wash station.
• Retrieve and organize crates and/or carts as required.
• Stores items in an orderly and accessible manner on stock shelves, racks or other areas.
• Keeps the flow in the factory clean and smooth by taking on the occasional tasks as needed.
• Marks stock items using identification tags or labeling equipment.
• Cleans and maintains supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure safety compliance.
• Issues or distributes materials, products, parts, and supplies to appropriate departments or individuals.
• Examines and inspects materials for defects, reporting any issues to supervisor.
• Assist in 5S, continuous improvement and Lean activities proactively and as assigned.
• Maintains a clean, safe, organized and efficient work area.

Skills

Inventory control

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Labeling equipment

5S

Lean

Job description

Matrix Adhesives Group in Durham, NC is seeking a Material Handler/Water Spider to keep materials stocked and ensure on-time production. You will coordinate component parts, perform changeovers, and support lean initiatives while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

This role requires ability to multitask, communicate across shifts, and follow safety procedures including PPE. The position offers weekday schedule with some overtime and a focus on teamwork and operational excellence.