Material Handler 3rd shift (11pm-7:30am)
Here at Westfall Technik, we pride ourselves on being the fastest growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon Globally. While many companies outsource their work, we believe in keeping our jobs in the US. We currently support over 1,500 employees across 15 facilities in the US, and we are still growing.
At our Ansonia, CT site, we invest in our people. Our overall success is largely contributed to our team members skills and talents, that have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business. Here, you’ll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall. We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment to your future.
The Material Handler plays a critical role in ensuring an uninterrupted production flow by managing the efficient and timely movement of raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished goods. This position is responsible for supporting the manufacturing area by supplying materials, preparing products for shipment, and maintaining a safe, organized workspace.
Success in this role requires strong communication, presentation of a professional and safety-conscious demeanor, system literacy (including material tracking tools), and analytical ability to monitor inventory levels, solve flow issues, and identify process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Material Flow and Inventory Support
- Transport raw materials, in-process components, and finished products between production and warehouse areas using pallet jacks, forklifts, or other approved equipment.
- Ensure timely replenishment of raw materials, colorants, films, and additives to production lines to avoid downtime.
- Load and unload materials from storage racks, trucks, or staging areas according to schedule.
- Accurately label, package, and palletize finished goods for storage or shipment.
- Dispose of waste and regrind material in accordance with company procedures and environmental regulations.
System and Documentation
- Record material movements using manufacturing software, barcode scanners, or manual logs, ensuring traceability and real-time inventory accuracy.
- Report discrepancies in material counts, damages, or quality issues to the supervisor promptly.
- Assist in conducting cycle counts or physical inventory as scheduled.
Collaboration and Communication
- Maintain clear and professional communication with production technicians, quality inspectors, warehouse staff, and supervisors to coordinate material needs and resolve supply issues.
- Provide support and break relief for machine operators, inspector packers, or other team members when required.
- Participate in daily huddles or shift change meetings to align on material priorities or production targets.
Workplace Safety and Organization
- Ensure work area is clean, organized, and compliant with 5S and safety standards at all times.
- Follow proper lifting techniques and equipment safety protocols to avoid injury.
- Identify potential safety hazards or equipment malfunctions and report them immediately.
Analytical and Continuous Improvement
- Monitor raw material usage and production flow to detect inefficiencies or shortages.
- Participate in problem-solving teams, Kaizen events, or improvement projects to enhance material handling processes.
- Suggest improvements to layout, material storage, or replenishment practices to boost productivity.
Specific Skill Set
Communication
Able to receive and relay instructions clearly; provides updates and alerts on material availability and issues.
Presentation
Maintains a clean, safe, and professional appearance while operating within high-visibility areas of the plant.
System
Comfortable using warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory tracking tools, scanners, and basic data entry in Excel or ERP systems.
Analytics
Able to monitor patterns in material flow and proactively suggest changes to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Exposure
- High school diploma or GED required.
- At least 1–2 years of experience in material handling or warehouse operations in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Forklift certification or willingness to be trained and certified.
- Good vision and hearing required for safety and quality control.
- Must be able to:
- Lift 55–60 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift.
- Stand for long periods and perform frequent bending, twisting, squatting, and climbing.
- Pull/push loads up to 1000 lbs. using a pallet jack.
- Must demonstrate manual dexterity and ability to safely operate material handling equipment.
- Commitment to working in a clean, organized, and safe workspace
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is usually in an office within a manufacturing facility with low to moderate noise level. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to work well with others, one on one, remote, via video and phone.
- Ability to work independently
Westfall -Technik is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment
