Material Handler Specialist

• Location:
  
  3511 Engle Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46809, United States
• Base Pay: $21.1 / Hour
• Employee Type:
  Non-Exempt FT Hourly

• Contact:
  Josefina Chavez

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 & Inline additive processes. This position ensures material accuracy, production readiness, and compliance with safety, quality, and BRC standards across the facility.

• Manage 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.

• High 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 similar ERP system for inventory, transfers, and reporting.
• Mechanical aptitude with 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.

This is a full‑time position scheduled for 40+ hours per week:
Monday to Friday from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, with overtime eligibility based on business needs. This role is fully onsite to support continuous manufacturing operations across all shifts as required.

Competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability, and more.

Sabert is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. To learn more about accommodations please call  or email  for assistance. Please do not send resumes to the above email address; applications submitted via email will not be considered unless specifically invited to do so.

Sabert 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, 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.