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Heritage Plastics

Material Handler

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JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Material Handler safely manages all incoming and outgoing raw materials and finished goods to meet daily scheduling demands.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Logistics & Loading: Operate forklifts to load, unload, and transfer materials between storage tanks, trucks, and railcars.
  • Quality Control: Inspect finished goods packaging (boxes, pallets, liners) for quality standards before shipping.
  • Inventory Management: Organize and stage raw materials, finished products, and shipping supplies in designated warehouse zones.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Clean transfer and blending equipment between product changes and report maintenance needs to supervisors.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
  • Lifting: Ability to regularly lift and move up to 55 lbs.
  • Stamina: Standing, walking, climbing, and bending continuously in an industrial warehouse setting.
  • Conditions: Ability to work at heights and in varied outdoor weather conditions (hot/cold) while wearing required PPE.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Education/Experience: High School Diploma/GED or 1–3 months of related warehouse/manufacturing training.
  • Skills: Certified or experienced in forklift operation; basic math and measurement skills.
  • Communication: Ability to read simple instructions, write basic correspondence, and work effectively in small teams.
  • Work Ethic: Strong attention to detail, personal motivation, and a safety-first mindset.


COMPANY BENEFITS:

  1. Medical/Pharmacy
  2. Dental
  3. Vision
  4. 401k
  5. Paid Time Off

Disclaimer Statement: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an all inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with a particular job. It is intended to be only a general description of the principal requirement common to positions of this type.



12 hour shifts. Shifts start at either 8 a.m. or 8 p.m. Schedule is 3 days on/ 3 days off with monthly rotations from day shift to night shift.
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