Material Handler

Job ID: 187960
Location: MOUNT AIRY, NC
Employment Type: Light Industrial

Material Handler is responsible for assembling foam parts, assisting the machine operator with materials for the machines and maintaining the department/area in clean condition free of unnecessary material and/or debris in our Bedding department.

Additional responsibilities as a Material Handler will include:

• Perform quality check process by measuring material and ensuring that it matches the specification on each label

• Perimeter edge foam manufacturing and packaging

• Operate bale machine

• Wrap, seal, and label foam according to customer specifications and customer quantities

• Print stock and shipping labels or enter production figures into SAP

• Help perform routine simple maintenance on machinery

• Use air blowgun for housekeeping purposes

• Operate hot glue machine to seal packaging material

• Ensure work area is clean and orderly by disposing of departmental waste


Skills and requirements:

• High school education or GED required.

• 1+ years of prior experience in a manufacturing environment.

• On the job training is provided.

• Must have basic reading, writing and math skills.

• Must have some computer experience and be able to use a computer in day-to-day operations.

• Must be able to read and interpret tape measure.

• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.

• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to work in a continuous fast- paced environment with attention to detail.

• Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and call-in with little notice.