Raw Materials Technician

Sabert Corporation; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Sabert Corporation is hiring a Raw Materials Technician to supervise raw material flow and inventory for extrusion operations at our Fort Wayne, IN facility. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and compliance with BRC standards while coordinating with production schedules.

The position requires hands-on experience with material handling systems, SAP, and working in GMP/BRC environments. It offers full-time hours, on-site work, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of material handling or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems for inventory and reporting.
• Knowledge of silo, blender, dryer, grinder and extrusion support equipment.
• Ability to work in GMP/BRC regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw material flow including receiving, unloading, sampling, blending, transferring, and labeling bulk resin, railcar, and additive materials to support production schedules.
• Monitor silo levels and material conveyance systems; troubleshoot flow issues and modify piping as needed.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through SAP transactions, transfers, consumption reporting, and daily silo/railyard status reporting.
• Verify materials on receipt and authorize unloading to correct silos; maintain silo labeling and filters.
• Support extrusion and changeover activities including material removal and equipment cleaning.

Skills

GMP compliance

Material handling experience

Mechanical aptitude

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

What is my day to day like?

As a Raw Materials Technician, you play a critical role in supporting continuous manufacturing operations by managing raw material flow, silo inventory, & material conveyance systems that supply Extrusion & Inline additive processes. This position ensures material accuracy, production readiness, and compliance with safety, quality, and BRC standards across the facility.

Brief Description

Raw Materials Technician

Monday - Friday: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

What is my day to day like?

As a Raw Materials Technician, you play a critical role in supporting continuous manufacturing operations by managing raw material flow, silo inventory, & material conveyance systems that supply Extrusion & Inline additive processes. This position ensures material accuracy, production readiness, and compliance with safety, quality, and BRC standards across the facility.

The typical day-to-day of this position will include but is not limited to:

• Manage raw material flow including receiving, unloading, sampling, blending, transferring, and labeling bulk resin, railcar, and additive materials to support production schedules.
• Monitor silo levels and material conveyance systems, troubleshoot material flow issues, and install or modify piping as needed to maintain uninterrupted production.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through continuous SAP transactions, material transfers, consumption reporting, and daily silo and railyard status reporting.
• Perform onsite material handling operations including receiving bulk trucks and railcars, verifying materials, authorizing unloading to correct silos, and maintaining silo labeling and filters.
• Identify, segregate, and report non-conforming materials while supporting quality testing through proper sampling and documentation.
• Support extrusion, and changeover activities including material removal, equipment cleaning, die assistance, and grinder cleanouts as required.
• Perform light mechanical tasks related to material handling systems, including replacing filters, repairing leaks, maintaining hoses, dryers, and pneumatic components.
• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.

What makes a person successful in this position?

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience in material handling, manufacturing, or industrial operations preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of material conveyance systems, silos, blenders, dryers, grinders, and extrusion support equipment.
• Experience receiving and unloading bulk resin trucks and railcars, including material verification and sampling.
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system for inventory, transfers, and reporting.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot pneumatic and material handling issues.
• Ability to work in regulated environments following GMP, BRC food safety, and quality standards.
• Ability to operator lifts, ladders, and work at heights in varying environmental conditions.

What will my schedule be like?

This is a full-time position scheduled for 40+ hours per week: Monday to Friday from 7:00am – 3:30pm, with overtime eligibility based on business needs. This role is fully onsite to support continuous manufacturing operations across all shifts as required.

Summary

What makes Sabert a great place to work:

Pay, Benefits And More.

Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. To learn more about our benefits click here.

Learn More About Sabert

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.

Want more insight on what it’s like to work for Sabert? Click here to hear directly from our employees and learn more about our Company’s mission.

We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call [phone] or email [e-mail] for assistance. Please do not send resumes to the above email address, applications submitted via email will not be considered unless specifically invited to do so.

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open position