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Material Handler

Avon Protection
Cleveland, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
Job Title:  Material Handler 
Location:  Cleveland, OH
Business Unit: Team Wendy
Schedule: Non-Exempt 
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Movement of material in support of the manufacturing process from receiving through production and shipping utilizing various material movement equipment (fork lifts, hand jacks, mobile carts, etc.)
  • Safely load and unload materials onto/from trucks, pallets, skids, storage racks, etc.
  • Coordinate the palletization and proper packing of material for storage or large shipping orders
  • Maintain material supply levels for production processes, utilizing Kanban, flag systems, pick lists and communication with production staff
  • Place material in the appropriate inventory or in-process locations
  • Ensure real-time inventory transactions are carried out using computer systems and wireless scanners
  • Maintain first-in / first-out practices
  • Observe and inspect material in storage areas for signs of inadequate packaging, deterioration, cleanliness
  • Carry out all inventory transactions accurately and in accordance with procedures and work instructions
  • Monitor material storage areas for unauthorized material movements
  • Assist in cycle counting as needed.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma
  • Able to safely operate industrial fork lifts, hand jacks and other devices used to push, pull, lift, stack, tier and move material
  • Able to safely operate equipment such as shrink wrappers, banding equipment, auto tape dispensers and other related equipment used in material handling / packaging / storage
  • Prior training or certification for fork lift operation
  • Prior experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
  • Prior experience using ERP or other computerized system(s) for inventory and material movement utilizing bar codes and scanners is preferred
About Avon Technologies:
We design and produce life-critical personal protection solutions for the world’s militaries and first responders.  With a portfolio that includes Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (“CBRN”), protection.  We do this through our two brands, Avon Technologies and Team Wendy. Our mission is to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us, giving them the confidence to tackle challenging situations and helping them get home safe. At Avon Protection, we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization, we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values - fearlessness, integrity, excellence, resilience, collaboration, and the ability to execute.
 
What We Offer:
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Competitive Compensation Package 
  • Learning and Development Opportunities 
  • Bonus Plan 
  • 401k Matching 
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program 
  • Mentorship Program  
 
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job.  While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
 
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
 
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
 
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
 
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only.  Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.  The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).
 
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland, OH is $20.54 to $26.81 hourly.  The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.
 
EOE, Including Vet/Disability

Salary : $21 - $27

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