What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler - Injection Molding (3rd Shift) position at Sarstedt, Inc.?
What We Do
At SARSTEDT, we develop, manufacture, and distribute high-quality devices and consumables for medicine and scientific applications. Step into a manufacturing role that starts apart from the rest. At SARSTEDT, you’ll work in one of the cleanest, most advanced, state-of-the-art environments in the area, with climate-controlled facilities, and a strong focus on precision and quality.
If you’re looking for competitive pay and benefits, real stability, and a clean, comfortable work environment year-round, you’ll find it here!
For over 65 years, SARSTEDT has built its reputation on long-term thinking, avoiding major layoffs, investing in our people, and growing talent through cross-training and continuous development. During the COVID-19 pandemic, while many companies faced layoffs, SARSTEDT cross-trained employees to keep our people working.
This isn’t just a job, it’s a place to build a secure career, grow your skills, and be part of a team that truly values its people.
What You’ll Be Doing
As our next Material Handler (3rd Shift), you will ensure injection molding machines are supplied with the raw materials needed to maintain a smooth production flow at work cells while transporting finished goods to the warehouse.
Supply injection molding machines and work cells with plastic resins and packaging materials to support continuous production
Maintain barcode tracking labels on transport bins and move finished products to designated locations
Track and document component lot number changes to ensure accurate records and traceability
Perform cleaning and calibration of peripheral equipment and complete required documentation
Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load, transport, and move materials and finished products safely
Provide backup support for Production Line Inspector (PLI) duties during employee break.
Assist in maintaining efficient workflow, safety, and quality standards within the production environment
What You Bring
- High school diploma or GED required
- Three to six months of related manufacturing and/or warehouse experience preferred
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and manuals
- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, percentages, fractions, and decimals
- Knowledge of inventory and manufacturing monitoring software preferred
- Forklift license preferred
Requirements
- Ability to work Monday through Friday on 3rd shift (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM), with occasional Saturday shifts as needed.
- Training will take place on 1st shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) or 2nd shift (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM) for approximately two weeks before transitioning to 3rd shift.
- Ability to regularly walk and use hands for handling, feeling, and operating materials or equipment
- Ability to frequently communicate effectively by talking and hearing
- Ability to occasionally stand, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move materials weighing more than 100 pounds
- Ability to occasionally operate a motorized forklift
- Strong visual abilities including color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
- Comfortable working around moving mechanical parts in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to work in a moderate to loud, climate-controlled production environment
How We Reward You
- Compensation: Starting at $19.09/hour , based on experience plus $2.00 shift differential on 3rd shift.
- Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off for you to recharge
- Paid Holidays: Nine (9) company paid holidays
- Flexible Time Off: Two (2) additional floating paid floating holidays
- Wellness PTO: Two (2) hours of PTO for annual preventative care, including physical, or vaccinations
- Health: Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, plus HSA and FSA options
- Wellness: Complimentary screenings and wellness assessments
- Fitness: Discounted YMCA/gym memberships, fitness classes, and wellness challenges
- Mental Health: Confidential support resources for life and well-being
- Retirement: 401(k) with company match
- Leave Benefits: Paid parental leave
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and career growth opportunities
- Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts through select SARSTEDT partners
About Us
Founded in 1961 by Walter Sarstedt as a one person operation in Nümbrecht, Germany, SARSTEDT has grown into a leading global provider of laboratory and medcial technology solutions, employing over 3,000 people across 13 production sites spanning Europe, North and South America, and Australia. Headquartered in Germany, SARSTEDT's U.S. operations are based in Newton, NC.
As a family-owned company, the SARSTEDT family remains actively involved in leadership, driving innovation while staying grounded in our core values of partnership, quality, and long term commitment to our employees, customers, and suppliers.
Commitment to Quality
With approximately 90% of our products manufactured in our own facilities, we maintain full control from concept to delivery. Our integrated approach ensures consistent quality, proven supply reliability, and exceptional product support, while proudly delivering excellence “Made in Germany” and “Made in the U.S.A.”
To Learn More
Explore our Company Overview, History, the SARSTEDT Product Portfolio, and see how our values of Healthcare, Relationships, Innovation, Collaboration, and Sustainability, guide everything we do. For more, check out: SARSTEDT US (3-min).
Equal Employment Opportunity
SARSTEDT is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that inclusion creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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