Material Handler Specialist

Sabert

Fort Wayne, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cleaning Equipment, Compensation and Benefits, Corporate Policies, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Extrusion, Food Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Identify Issues, Insurance, Inventory Management, Legal, Loading/Unloading, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Operations Management, Materials Management, On Site Support, Operational Support, Piping, Product Safety, Production Control, Production Schedule, Production Support, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Resin, SAP, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Support Documentation
LOCATION
Fort Wayne, IN
POSTED
Today

As a Material Handler Specialist, you play a critical role in supporting continuous manufacturing operations by managing raw material flow, silo inventory, and material conveyance systems that supply extrusion and inline additive processes. This position ensures material accuracy, production readiness, and compliance with safety, quality and BRC standards across the facility.Typical day‑to‑day responsibilitiesManage raw material flow including receiving, unloading, sampling, blending, transferring and labeling bulk resin, railcar and additive materials to support production schedules.Monitor silo levels and material conveyance systems, troubleshoot material flow issues, and install or modify piping as needed to maintain uninterrupted production.Maintain inventory accuracy through continuous SAP transactions, material transfers, consumption reporting and daily silo and railyard status reporting.Perform onsite material handling operations including receiving bulk trucks and railcars, verifying materials, authorizing unloading to correct silos and maintaining silo labeling and filters.Identify, segregate and report non‑conforming materials while supporting quality testing through proper sampling and documentation.Support extrusion and changeover activities including material removal, equipment cleaning, die assistance and grinder cleanouts as required.Perform light mechanical tasks related to material handling systems, including replacing filters, repairing leaks, maintaining hoses, dryers and pneumatic components.Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security and regulatory compliance as applicable.QualificationsHigh School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.3+ years of experience in material handling, manufacturing or industrial operations preferred.Hands‑on knowledge of material conveyance systems, silos, blenders, dryers, grinders and extrusion support equipment.Experience receiving and unloading bulk resin trucks and railcars, including material verification and sampling.Working knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system for inventory, transfers and reporting.Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot pneumatic and material handling issues.Ability to work in regulated environments following GMP, BRC food safety and quality standards.Ability to operate lifts, ladders and work at heights in varying environmental conditions.Schedule & CompensationThis full‑time position is scheduled for 40+ hours per week: Monday to Friday from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, with overtime eligibility based on business needs. The role is fully onsite to support continuous manufacturing operations across all shifts as required.Sabert offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.Legal StatementSabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment‑based immigration case to fill this open position.#J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Company

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Sabert

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. Our company was founded in 1983 on a single mission: to enhance and advance the way people enjoy food. As a family-owned company with more than three decades of food packaging expertise, Our Values are, and always have been, paramount. It’s this deep rooted commitment that has driven our every business decision, and enables us to better serve our customers and consumers. As we look to our next 30 years, these 4 Values are what we view as our road map to success and innovation.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Transport and Storage - Materials
WEBSITE
http://sabert.com/