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Material Handler Specialist

Fort Wayne, IN

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Monitor silo levels and material conveyance systems, troubleshoot material flow issues, and install ... Support extrusion, and changeover activities including material removal, equipment cleaning, die ...

Material Handler Specialist

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

... flow, silo inventory, & material conveyance systems that supply Extrusion & Inline additive ... cleaning, die assistance, and grinder cleanouts as required. • Perform light mechanical tasks ...

Remove dust from the dust silo. * Clean materials under conveyors and plant areas. * Performs general laboring duties when necessary. * Other duties as assigned. Requirements * Must submit to a drug ...

Remove dust from the dust silo. * Clean materials under conveyors and plant areas. * Performs general laboring duties when necessary. * Other duties as assigned. Requirements * Must submit to a drug ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for silo cleaning in the United States is $16.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Silo Cleaning job involves removing debris, blockages, and built-up materials from storage silos to ensure proper function and safety. Workers use specialized equipment such as vacuum systems, air blasters, and sometimes manual tools to clean the interior. This job is essential for industries like agriculture, manufacturing, and food processing to maintain product quality and prevent contamination. It often requires confined space entry, adherence to safety protocols, and knowledge of industrial cleaning techniques.

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Infographic showing various Silo Cleaning job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 31% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,402 per year, or $16.1 per hour.

Material Handler Specialist

Sabert

Fort Wayne, IN

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago


Sabert rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

70th of 122 rated packaging manufacturers


Job description

Material Handler Specialist

What is my day to day like?

As a Material Handler Specialist, you play a critical role in supporting continuous manufacturing operations by managing raw material flow, silo inventory, & 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.

The typical day-to-day of this position will include but is not limited to:

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.

What makes a person successful in this position?

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 operator lifts, ladders, and work at heights in varying environmental conditions.

What will my schedule be like?

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


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Industry

Plastics packaging film and sheet (including laminated) manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Sayreville, NJ, US

Year founded

1983

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