Material Handler Operator

Material Handler Operator

Nearest Major Market:
Springfield MA

The starting rate for this position is $29.21 per hour.

• Perform shipping and receiving duties, including segregating, storing, loading, and unloading materials from trailers, tank trucks, railcars, and isotainers.
• Support manufacturing by replenishing raw materials and packaging supplies.
• Manage rework and repacking of finished goods.
• Handle waste management and maintain housekeeping in work areas.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, railcar movers, and pallet jacks.
• Complete routine equipment and safety checks (e.g., forklift inspection checklists).
• Use loading/unloading checklists and perform weight verifications.
• Maintain raw material logs and other record keeping related to shipments and inventory.
• Ensure SAP data integrity and accurate inventory records.
• Conduct and support cycle counts and assist with physical inventory processes.
• Use handheld scanners properly for inventory and transaction recording.
• Provide timely status updates and report issues encountered during operations.
• Complete all mandatory training and follow established safety procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment and use equipment correctly and responsibly.
• Physical requirement: repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted.

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, problem solving skills, and mechanical aptitude.
• High degree of initiative and ability to plan, prioritize, and work with minimal supervision.
• Effective listening skills, responsive to questions, comments, suggestions, feedback.
• Ability to work effectively in a team based organization.
• CDL license a plus.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.