Material Handler - 1st shift

We are Techmer PM — the world’s foremost materials design firm, creating custom polymers that make up essential products. Through our long-standing partnerships with processors, original equipment manufacturers, and product designers, we’ve worked for decades to tackle manufacturing and business challenges through sustainable, future-minded solutions.

We are currently seeking a Material Handler at our Dalton, GA facility for 1st shift 7:30am-6:30pm Monday-Thursday and Friday 7:00a-3:00p. Starting rate is $20.00/hr. and up, depending upon experience.

Benefits include:

• Eligible for medical benefits on your first day!
• High deductible health plan offering that includes up to $1,000 towards your Health Savings Account (HSA) per year.
• Free Teledoc membership included when you enroll in medical benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program which includes 5 free counseling sessions per year and access to free legal guidance
• 401(k) with 6% company match. You are 100% vested from Day 1 of contribution
• Free investment consultative services for your 401(k) plan.
• Company paid disability and life insurance
• 10 vacation days per year (pro-rated your first year)
• 10 company-paid holidays
• 2 weeks of parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement with up to a $20,000 lifetime maximum
• Annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities
• Hourly employees are paid weekly

Job Purpose:

Loads, unloads, and performs material movements within a warehouse or storage facility. Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment to move material to and from trucks or trains and within the storage facility.

Position Description:

• Follow all safety and company policies established.
• Responsible for housekeeping and 6S in warehouse.
• Timely and accurate picking of materials to production or delivery staging.
• Process returned materials accurately and in a timely manner/within 24 hours at a minimum
• Familiarity with all transactions used to move material between locations and functional teams (operations, lab, warehouse, etc.)

• Adhere to First In, First Out (FIFO) principles where no exceptions exist (e.g. contamination risks, full batch requirements, etc.)

• Record all material movements and updates in D365 and scheduling sheets as required including scanning pick lists, scanning receipts, recording status changes, printing production packets, etc.

• Communicates in a timely, clear and professional manner, escalates issues as needed to Lead or Supervisor.
• Performs cycle count activities as directed

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Ability to lift 55lbs. frequently.
• Ability to achieve forklift certification.