MATERIAL HANDLER

Collis, LLC, a subsidiary of SSW Advanced Technologies, LLC, is a growing multinational supplier to global appliance OEMs. With over 70 years of expertise, we design and sell components and systems for residential appliances (refrigeration, cooking, laundry), commercial refrigeration, HVAC, retail display, and home/office organizational markets.

About the role

The Materials Handler supports production workers by performing duties that require less skill, including supplying or holding materials or tools and cleaning work areas and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties in a safe manner.
• Interact professionally with other employees and customers.
• Work overtime as necessary.
• Perform operations assigned by the Supervisor in accordance with Work Instructions for each line/operation.
• Handle heavy loads and operate mechanical equipment such as forklifts to transfer materials across various jobs.
• Move, manipulate, modify, and/or assemble materials to produce subassemblies or finished products from raw materials.
• Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues.
• Conduct final inspections to ensure quality of packaging and proper count.
• Assemble cartons (e.g., corner posts, tops) and band as required to meet customer specifications.
• Fill out log sheets documenting part numbers and quantities to be transported.
• Operate forklifts to place packaged goods into inventory and load/unload trucks.
• Sort and dispose of rework, scrap, or returned goods, including necessary paperwork, scrap reports, or daily documentation.
• Notify the maintenance department, Technical Services Technician, and Supervisor of any process problems and fill out necessary work orders.
• Wear all proper safety equipment required for each operation.
• Attach appropriate labels and tags to products and packages.
• Use manual tools as instructed to perform work.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area per 5S procedures.
• Operate computerized label printers and affix labels on correct pallets as required.
• Load, unload, and monitor burn-off ovens, as well as conduct final cleaning of materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting as a regular production team member when needed.

Requirements

• Valid forklift certification.
• Basic math skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow directions accurately.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Able to travel to other divisions when required.
• Detailed and hands-on oriented.

Working Conditions

• Physical ability to stand, lift, carry, reach, and work in non-climate-controlled areas for long periods.
• Manufacturing environment.

Equipment Use

• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
• Telephone.
• Forklifts and manual tools.
• Computerized label printers.

Commitment to Core Values

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Caring for People
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Improvement