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Material Handler

Polamer Precision, Inc.
New Britain, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026
Position: Material Handler / Water Spider

Employee Type: Full-Time (1st Shift)

The Water Spider needs to be thoroughly familiar with the materials, tools and methods of the process they are supporting. By working within the processes this position also requires to be constantly moving and facilitating workflow all the while keeping the workplace clean and efficient. The Route should be systematic, every day the position should have a timeline or a system to go by. Their rounds should be made at regular intervals always checking for finished operations and replenishing operators with the next job or more material. This position is a critical role in making continuous flow and a smoothly functioning Lean system a reality.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • To oversee the workflow processes throughout the company, allocating raw material, physically handling the material to appropriate work centers, attending to problems as they occur
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, job routings, and a working knowledge of the PLEX database system
  • Proactively responding to the dispatch schedule and constant communication with production department throughout the workday
  • To review alerts on Work Center Inventory Requirements and ensure they align with receiving raw material dates if not already allocated
  • Analyzing changes in demand and communicating them to the appropriate personnel, this helps me to keep customer required ship dates current within the ERP system departments
  • Starting cycle counts in Inventory control, completing cycle counts- accounting for all physical inventory/tooling in exact locations in PLEX, adjusting inventory as necessary, creating Master Units for Lot Management of materials
  • Working with other departments to maintain jobs get to next operation in a timely manner and assisting at control centers when need be
  • Always striving to improve customer service metrics scoring to ensure that the company meets its goals

Work Environment:

  • While performing duties for this job, it’s required to alternate between standing and sitting. Also perform walking, gross manipulation, climbing stairs, ladders, ramps, fine motor manipulation, lifting/carrying, pushing, and pulling
  • Must be able to perform repetitive movements daily
  • Required to always wear safety shoes and safety glasses when on the shop floor
  • Possible risk of injury from equipment or sharp parts and may be required to use protective equipment such as gowns and safety goggles
  • Requires using cranes
  • Assignment may require working on loud and potentially dangerous machinery/materials
  • Required to use computer or touch screen to enter work order data
  • Must be able to move and lift objects of up to 50 lbs
  • No travel required

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical insurance plans including dental and vision
  • Company paid insurance packages: life insurance, short-term disability, and long term disability
  • 401k and HRA Funding
  • Company paid apparel with dry cleaning
  • Safety shoe vouchers
  • Paid time off, paid holidays and paid floating holidays to accommodate our diverse work environment
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Continued education and professional development
  • Company paid job training
  • Family leave
  • Employee discounts
  • On-site Micro Market
  • Company family picnic and holiday parties

ABOUT US:

Polamer Precision Inc., is a global aerospace manufacturing company specializing in complex aerospace engine components for demanding applications. We collaborate with clients to solve challenges in engineering and production. Polamer Precision's approach to aerospace manufacturing is vastly different than other sub-primes in the aerospace industry. We are a positive, forward-looking company with the future on our collective minds. Polamer Precision's efforts present a paradigm shift in terms of what can be accomplished with manufacturing in the United States. Our ability to maximize technological assets while empowering people with the latest tools enables us to compete on a global scale. Whether installing a megawatt solar array or acquiring the latest cutting-edge technology, we strive to improve every aspect of aerospace manufacturing on a daily basis. Innovation and dedication to new technology has resulted in a proven track record of surpassing expectations while consistently setting the bar for what can be accomplished in lean manufacturing. Our relentless pursuit to innovate is at the core of our principles. We have had unprecedented growth year after year with a current employee count of over 190 and almost a billion-dollar backlog of business..

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT POLAMER PRECISION, INC. PLEASE VISIT:

www.polamer.us

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

Polamer Precision, Inc is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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