Material Handler - Lexington Location

Material Handler

At Charter Next Generation (CNG), every employee is an owner, earning equity shares from day one. As a Material Handler, you'll operate and monitor production lines that turn raw resin into film used in packaging that protects food, keeps medicine safe, and cuts down on waste. You'll work alongside a close-knit team, with hands-on training and real opportunities to grow.

Position Perks

• Wages starting at $17.50 per hour, based on experience
• 8 hours of overtime built into every standard schedule
• Additional $2.50/hr night shift differential
• Quarterly bonuses on top of your base pay
• Consistent Static Schedule with guaranteed full-time
• Work-life balance with only 15 workdays a month
• Defined career progression from day 1
• Dedicated training program to build your skills fast

Why Be a CNG Owner

• Employee Ownership – Become a company owner day 1
• Purposeful work supporting the creation of sustainable packaging that reduces food waste and protects the planet
• Inclusive workplace where every employee-owner feels seen, heard, and supported
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Holiday pay and paid vacation from day one
• 401(k) with company match and tuition reimbursement
• Employee engagement initiatives and community giving events
• Career advancement opportunities across 18+ facilities with training and development along the way

• Certified as a 2026 Great Place to Work®, based entirely on employee feedback

Position Schedule

Schedule: Work only 15 days per month with our unique rotating 3-4 day schedule

• A- Day Shift:7:00am - 7:00pm (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + alternating Saturdays)
• D- Night Shift:7:00pm - 7:00am (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday + alternating Saturdays)

Position Duties

• Operator a forklift
• Retrieved boxed resins and deliver to extrusion line
• Scan all materials to the appropriate extrusion line
• Weigh and return boxed resin to inventory locations
• Keep resin bins full
• Communicate all resin/packaging needs and maintain stock inventory in plant
• Keep inventory areas clean and organized
• Unload and put away all raw material deliveries
• Take trash and cardboard waste to appropriate compactor
• Stretch-wrap and label all Finished Goods
• Assist operators in packaging and banding pallets
• Labels scrap and keep scrap area clean and organized
• Inspect finished good packaging
• Load finished goods into transfer trailer.
• Breakdown and organize empty Gaylord containers
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures
• Comply with all AIB and BRC Standards and Standard Operation Procedures

Position Qualifications

• Forklift experience required
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and lift up to 65 pounds
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort with measuring tools
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a technical environment
• A high school diploma or GED

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening

CNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.