Chemical Manufacturing Material Handler

Now hiring for a Chemical Manufacturing Material Handler
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Pay Rate: – per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday

• 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM AND 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM Rotating
• Overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

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Looking for Chemical Manufacturing Material Handler jobs in Los Angeles where every shift keeps products moving? This opportunity lets you handle materials safely, support warehouse operations, and help ensure inventory reaches the right place at the right time.

Seeking an experienced Material Handler to support warehouse, inventory, and logistics operations at our Los Angeles chemical manufacturing facility. This hands-on role involves managing raw materials, hazardous chemicals, and finished products while ensuring inventory accuracy, safe material handling, and uninterrupted production operations. The ideal candidate has industrial warehouse experience, strong inventory management skills, forklift experience, and a commitment to safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

Job Duties

• Receive, inspect, move, store, stage, and deliver raw materials, hazardous chemicals, packaging supplies, and finished goods.
• Verify material numbers, lot numbers, quantities, labels, and documentation before moving inventory
• Operate forklifts, Drexel equipment, pallet jacks, drum lifters, scissor lifts, scales, and label printers
• Deliver materials to production and packaging areas while supporting on-time operations
• Return unused materials to proper storage locations and maintain accurate inventory rotation practices
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including staging and preparing shipments
• Complete SAP and inventory transactions for receipts, transfers, returns, cycle counts, and inventory adjustments
• Perform cycle counts, research discrepancies, and maintain accurate inventory records
• Maintain stock labels, storage locations, and material traceability
• Support inventory audits and report damaged materials or inventory issues
• Safely handle hazardous materials according to established procedures
• Wear required PPE and respiratory protection when necessary
• Conduct equipment inspections and report safety concerns immediately
• Maintain clean and organized warehouse areas using 5S housekeeping practices
• Assist with Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
• Communicate effectively with warehouse, production, quality, shipping, and supply chain teams

Education Requirements

• Previous warehouse or material handling training is beneficial.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience Requirements

• Experience moving, organizing, loading, or unloading materials in warehouse or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to accurately identify products, labels, inventory locations, and shipping documentation.
• Knowledge of safe material handling practices and workplace safety procedures.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks or other material handling equipment as required.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and dependable work habits.
• Minimum 5 years of warehouse, material handling, inventory control, or logistics experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience operating forklifts or comparable powered industrial equipment; training and certification provided as required.
• Experience using SAP or a comparable inventory management system and performing cycle counts.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to verify material numbers, lot numbers, labels, quantities, and shipping documentation.
• Ability to prioritize changing requests while maintaining safety and accuracy.
• Willingness to work either assigned shift and overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, logistics, manufacturing, or distribution experience is preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, RF scanners, or warehouse management systems is beneficial.
• Knowledge of inventory control procedures, warehouse documentation, or Lean warehouse practices is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate reliability, teamwork, attention to detail, and safe work habits are well positioned for success as a Chemical Manufacturing Material Handler.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, process manufacturing, or hazardous materials handling.
• Familiarity with flammable, corrosive, temperature-controlled, or regulated materials.
• Experience with SAP, Vanquish, QT9, or similar business systems.
• Knowledge of inventory audits, 5S, Lean, and warehouse safety procedures.
• Experience supporting shipping, receiving, and production operations.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive material handling tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 65 pounds.
• Ability to safely move products using manual or powered material handling equipment.
• Ability to work efficiently in warehouse or manufacturing environments while following established safety procedures.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and repetitive material handling.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or position materials weighing up to pounds.
• Ability to operate approved material-handling equipment after required training.
• Ability to wear required PPE and respiratory protection.
• Ability to work in warehouses, chemical manufacturing areas, rooms, warm rooms, shipping docks, and outdoor storage areas with varying temperatures, noise, and potential chemical exposure.
• Operating in cold room environments is frequent.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Work Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

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