Material Handler - Nights

Material Handler

Location: Hanover, PA

Shift: D Shift | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM on a rotating AWS schedule (4 days on, 4 days off)

Starting Pay: $22.50/hour + $2.00 Shift Differential

HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE…

As a Material Handler, you will play a critical role in keeping warehouse and production operations running efficiently. You will ensure materials and products are accurately received, stored, moved, and distributed while maintaining a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO…

• Read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions to determine materials to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Transport materials and products between receiving, storage, and production areas.
• Sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or bins according to established procedures.
• Fill requisitions, work orders, and stock requests and distribute materials to production areas.
• Assemble customer orders and prepare shipments on pallets.
• Mark and identify materials and products accurately.
• Open bales, crates, containers, and other packaging materials.
• Record quantities of materials and products received and distributed.
• Weigh and count items to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with company standards.
• Operate manual and automated material handling equipment, including forklifts and other powered industrial equipment.
• Load and unload palletized and non-palletized products from trailers.
• Transport and relocate stored materials throughout the warehouse.
• Use computer systems to enter records and maintain inventory information.
• Take photos of incoming and outgoing loads and document shipments as required.
• Participate in cycle counts and inventory activities as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and keep aisles and exits clear of obstructions.
• Follow all safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Report equipment issues, safety concerns, and workplace injuries promptly.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives, including 5S (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).
• Work overtime as required and perform other duties as assigned.
• Where applicable, climb material tanks, access tank trailers, inspect seals, and collect samples.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH…

• Warehouse Operations Team
• Production Team Members
• Shipping and Receiving Personnel
• Inventory Control and Supply Chain Partners
• Supervisors and Continuous Improvement Teams

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE)

• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull materials in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and recordkeeping.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic instructions, numbers, and documents.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment that includes moving equipment, noise, temperature changes, and exposure to warehouse conditions.
• Willingness to work mandatory overtime when required.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE)

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of warehouse, manufacturing, or production experience.
• Previous forklift or powered industrial truck operating experience.
• Experience using SAP or a similar Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Inventory control or cycle counting experience.
• Experience loading and unloading trailers in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, climb ladders, and use hands.
• Continuous reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and fine motor manipulation.
• Occasionally squat, kneel, climb, and perform overhead work.
• Continuous visual acuity, including near, far, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Lift/carry up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Lift or move up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to climb into trailers and walk on uneven surfaces when required.

Work Environment

• Exposure to moving mechanical equipment and warehouse traffic.
• Frequent exposure to wet and humid conditions.
• Occasional exposure to elevated work areas, airborne particles, fumes, and chemicals.
• Loud work environment requiring adherence to all safety requirements.