Material Handler

This position is available for 3rd shift starting weekly on Mondays. Shift hours are Monday - Thursday, with overtime as required, from 3:15 PM - 1:45 AM.

Pay

$28.48/hour plus $0.55/hour shift differential.

Responsibilities

• Attaches case identifiers to materials and identifying information to pallet; transports finished product to and from warehouse staging area.
• Operates material handling equipment safely and efficiently to minimize risk to personnel and damage to inventory and equipment.
• Demonstrates safe work practices to prevent on-the-job injuries by following all company and OSHA safety regulations.
• Performs accurate and timely record keeping, including but not limited to: production recording, data collection, direct issues components, and reconciling work orders where appropriate.
• Follows all standard operating procedures.
• Performs changeover and set up for production runs.
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily work order.
• Reads work order/schedule specifications to determine work procedures and material requirements.
• Assures that material transferred and placed for use on packaging lines is accurate and timely, including raw goods, packaging materials, containers, caps, etc.
• Moves work materials from mezzanine to production line, dumps product into bin and/or vibratory feeder, using pallet jacks, hand reach lift, electric hoist, electric or air barrel dumpers; operates palletizing and de-palletizing equipment.
• Recycles all materials including, but not limited to, cardboard, plastic, shrink wrap, and paper.
• Performs routine battery changes on forklifts.
• Assists in the training of new Material Handlers and ongoing training of current employees.
• Communicates material handling/processing information to coworkers in a timely manner to ensure efficient operation of the production line.
• Inspects machinery/equipment and work floor conditions to ensure compliance with company safety and sanitation standards.
• Visually inspects all incoming materials and outgoing product to maintain company quality standards.
• Identifies daily production problems by observing machine operation, reading schedules/work orders, and reporting information to appropriate supervisory staff.
• Monitors and audits material inventory and informs supervisor of needs or discrepancies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Onsite training specific to job responsibilities.
• Must obtain forklift certification.
• Sign off on the Material Handler qualification checklists, lock-out tag-out, following appropriate training.
• Skill in operating material moving equipment in a safe and conscientious manner.
• Performs basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
• Ability to work at a rapid pace for continuous periods of time.
• Ability to organize and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to deal effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
• Communicates effectively with plant personnel in a courteous and cooperative manner.

Food Safety & Quality Responsibilities

• Responsible for reporting any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Responsible for following cGMP’s (current Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and good housekeeping.
• Ensure all food safety and quality records are completed accurately and timely.
• Follow all appropriate equipment cleaning procedures.

Work Environment

This position is in a manufacturing plant environment, works around moving mechanical parts, is exposed to airborne particles, and works around motorized vehicles. Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing, speaking: Continuously. Must communicate with others and discriminate sounds with machines.
• Vision: Continuously.
• Balancing: Occasionally to Frequently depending on the work environment.
• Standing: Frequently to Continuously.
• Walking: Frequently to Continuously.
• Forward bend in standing: Occasionally.
• Rotation in standing: Occasionally to Frequently.
• Elevated work: Rarely to Occasionally with 2-3 lb bar at crown level up to 1-2 mins.
• Floor to waist lift: Frequently to Occasionally up to 50 lbs, Rarely up to 80 lbs.
• Waist to crown lift: Rarely up to 30 lbs.
• Horizontal lift: Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs, Rarely 80 lbs.
• Front carry: Rarely to Occasionally 50 lbs up to 25 feet.
• One hand carry: Rarely to Occasionally 40 lbs up to 25 feet.
• Push: Occasionally up to 80 lbs.
• Pull: Occasionally up to 80 lbs.
• Left hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs.
• Right hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs.
• Pinch Grip: Occasionally to Frequently.
• Right and Left hand coordination: Continuous with average eye/hand coordination.
• Stair Climbing: Occasionally to frequently: Up to 100 stairs/day.
• Climbing: Occasionally.
• Squatting: Occasionally.
• Kneeling: Rarely.
• Stooping: Occasionally.
• Reaching: Frequently.
• Crawling: Rarely.
• Crouching: Occasionally.
• Twisting/Spinning Drum: Rarely to Occasionally up to 150 lb drum.
• Repetitive Motions: Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers: Frequently to Continuously, including twisting wrist, ulnar deviation, bag cutting.
• Moderate to Heavy Work: Force from 30-50 lbs occasionally to frequently and up to 80 lbs rarely.