Material Handler

Job Title 

Material Handler

Location 

Ireland, Co. Waterford, Dungarvan, fully site base

About Us

We are a leading manufacturing business specialising in high-quality plastic fabrication and machining solutions for a diverse range of industries. Our focus is on delivering exceptional quality, operational excellence, and customer service while continuously improving our processes to support growth and sustainability.

Job Summary

The Material Handler plays a key role in supporting production by ensuring raw materials, components, and finished goods are safely received, stored, prepared, and delivered throughout the manufacturing process. The role involves material handling, inventory support, basic preparation work, and maintaining an organised and efficient workshop environment to support production operations.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect, and store raw materials and supplies in designated storage locations.
• Pull, stage, and deliver materials and components to production workstations in accordance with job requirements.
• Maintain accurate material identification, labelling, and stock rotation practices.
• Assist with inventory counts and report material shortages or discrepancies to supervisors.
• Cut and prepare plastic materials to specified dimensions using basic workshop equipment where required.
• Support production teams by performing basic preparation tasks, including deburring, sanding, and material preparation.
• Assist with loading and unloading deliveries and finished products in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment while adhering to all company health and safety procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or material handling environment preferred.
• Experience operating hand and power tools is desirable.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read measurements and follow work instructions.
• Ability to perform manual handling duties safely.
• Forklift licence.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Fully site based

Key Competencies

• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Proactive approach to supporting production operations.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

What we Offer

• 25 Days Holiday + Statutory Holidays (Option to purchase 5 days after probation period)

• Employer Pension Contribution scheme
• Death in Service Benefit of 4 x Annual Salary
• Cycle scheme (After probation period)
•  VHI Health Cover
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Sick pay (After probation period)
• LinkedIn Learning (Full Free Access)
• Ownership Works equity program: we believe in the power of employee ownership. All full-time permanent employees are eligible for a one-time stock award after successfully completing one year of employment.