Material Handler 1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery used in the production process or assist machine operators.
• Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
• Observe equipment operations to detect malfunctions and notify operators of any issues.
• Remove products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines.
• Assist production workers by performing duties of lesser skill, such as supplying or holding materials or tools, or cleaning work areas and equipment.
• Measure amounts of products, lengths of extruded articles, or weights of filled containers to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Separate products according to weight, grade, size, or composition of materials.
• Turn valves to regulate flow of liquids or air, reverse machines, start pumps, or regulate equipment.
• Mark or tag identification on parts.
• Dump materials such as prepared ingredients into machine hoppers prior to mixing.
• Perform minor repairs to machines, such as replacing damaged or worn parts.
• Wash work areas, machines, equipment, vehicles, or products.