Materials Associate

Chroma Color in Lambertville, NJ is hiring directly! Chroma Color Corporation is a technology-leading specialty color concentrate and color master batch supplier. Chroma Color delivers critical aesthetics, technical innovations, and sustainable solutions to plastics processors and brand owners. Having made nine acquisitions Chroma Color’s growth strategy includes robust organic and inorganic growth. Chroma Color’s extensive technical leadership and manufacturing expertise, coupled with its game-changing colorant and light management technologies, have delighted customers for over 50 years. Your job as Materials Associate is to safely, accurate and efficiently move raw materials, packaging supplies, work-in-progress, and finished goods throughout the facility, therefore supporting production and warehouse operations by ensuring materials are available when needed, properly identified, and moved to their designated locations. What’s the work schedule? This is a second shift position. Hours are 2:00pm-10:30pm M-F, with some Saturdays expected. 40+ hours per week Pay: $21.50 per hour plus $2.00 shift differential What’s the Job? Production Support & Material Movement Supply production departments with raw materials, packaging supplies, and other necessary materials in a timely manner. Transport finished goods from production areas to designated warehouse storage or staging locations. Move and stage materials according to production schedules, operational priorities, and warehouse requirements. Remove empty pallets, unused materials, and other items from production areas to maintain an organized workflow. Respond to material requests and communicate shortages, delays, or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel. Assist with material transfers between departments and company facilities as needed. Warehouse Operations Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other approved material-handling equipment safely and efficiently. Store materials in designated warehouse locations while maintaining proper organization and accessibility. Ensure all materials are properly identified, labeled, and placed in their assigned locations. Assist with loading and unloading trucks when required. Stage materials for production, shipping, or internal transfers as directed. Support inventory accuracy by properly recording material movements and assisting with physical inventory counts when assigned. Identify and report damaged materials, inventory discrepancies, and unsafe storage conditions. Safety & Housekeeping Follow all company safety policies, forklift operating procedures, and established warehouse practices. Maintain clean, organized, and obstruction-free production and warehouse areas. Conduct required equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns immediately. Handle and store materials according to company procedures and applicable safety requirements. Work cooperatively with production, warehouse, and shipping personnel to maintain efficient operations. Qualifications High school diploma or GED preferred. Full Training will be provided. A strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and ability to follow established procedures are essential. Reliable attendance is a must . Forklift experience is not required. Company provided training and certification will be completed before operating equipment. Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment. Basic understanding of material identification, storage, and inventory procedures. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and time management. Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with production and warehouse personnel. Willingness to work overtime or weekends based on operational requirements. Physical Requirements Ability to lift and move materials within established job-specific weight limits. Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and climb stairs throughout the w…

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