What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Heritage Plastics?
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Material Handler safely manages all incoming and outgoing raw materials and finished goods to meet daily scheduling demands.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Logistics & Loading: Operate forklifts to load, unload, and transfer materials between storage tanks, trucks, and railcars.
- Quality Control: Inspect finished goods packaging (boxes, pallets, liners) for quality standards before shipping.
- Inventory Management: Organize and stage raw materials, finished products, and shipping supplies in designated warehouse zones.
- Equipment Maintenance: Clean transfer and blending equipment between product changes and report maintenance needs to supervisors.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Lifting: Ability to regularly lift and move up to 55 lbs.
- Stamina: Standing, walking, climbing, and bending continuously in an industrial warehouse setting.
- Conditions: Ability to work at heights and in varied outdoor weather conditions (hot/cold) while wearing required PPE.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education/Experience: High School Diploma/GED or 1–3 months of related warehouse/manufacturing training.
- Skills: Certified or experienced in forklift operation; basic math and measurement skills.
- Communication: Ability to read simple instructions, write basic correspondence, and work effectively in small teams.
- Work Ethic: Strong attention to detail, personal motivation, and a safety-first mindset.
COMPANY BENEFITS:
- Medical/Pharmacy
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
Disclaimer Statement: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an all inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with a particular job. It is intended to be only a general description of the principal requirement common to positions of this type.
12 hour shifts. Shifts start at either 8 a.m. or 8 p.m. Schedule is 3 days on/ 3 days off with monthly rotations from day shift to night shift.
Salary : $18