Material Handler II

Life Technologies - Mebane, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Mebane, NC

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The position involves supporting manufacturing operations by managing inventory, ensuring cleanliness of equipment, and adhering to safety and quality standards. The role requires effective communication with team members and the ability to operate machinery while maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Responsibilities

• Navigate basic SAP screens to look up on-hand inventory balances as needed.
• Communicate with co-workers regarding machine maintenance needs such as cleaning hoppers and dyers.
• Record resin lot numbers on machine activity lot control forms per Quality Work Instructions.
• Check at the beginning of each shift to ensure sufficient resin availability.
• Ensure proper cleaning of hoppers, wands, and drain hoses before and after material changeovers.
• Order all components, resins, colorants, and manage job changeovers.
• Isolate and separate NCR'd product on the shop floor as requested.
• Perform line clearance procedures for resin and scrap returns per Quality work instructions.
• Support 5S initiatives and perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Alert Supervisor or Set-up personnel when problems first begin.
• Adhere to all company and departmental work and safety rules.
• Operate any machine or operation in the assigned department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in distribution, warehouse, or supply chain or related field.
• Basic understanding of SAP and use of weigh scales.
• Ability to perform simple math such as addition and subtraction of whole numbers.
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language.
• Licensed to operate a walkie truck.
• Knowledge in MS Office including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent hand/eye coordination skills and ability to lift and load pallets weighing up to 35 pounds.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with powered industrial trucks (order pickers).

Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
• Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Annual merit performance-based increase
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities