MATERIAL HANDLER III - 1st Shift (Samples) (Chatsworth, Georgia, United States, 30705)

Primary Objective

To safely, accurately, and efficiently handle various types of products for the purpose of receiving, locating, shipping, and/or keeping operations running. Product may include roll goods, packages, cartons, or palletized items. Verifies accuracy of products loaded on trucks for delivery to customers.

Major Function and Scope

• Performs as a Checker – verifying the product pulled against the Pull Sheet
• Oversees lower-level Material Handlers
• Performs pre-shift inspections
• Prepares trailers to be loaded
• May check material for defects and correct weigh before handling or loading them and pre-pack finished materials at a wrap/banding/bagging station
• Manually loads packaged material onto pallets, skids, and boxes, and secures material or products for transport
• Pulls and stages materials as required to meet production demands
• Places proper labeling on materials
• Records quality and output measures, and completes any other necessary paperwork

Type of Experience and Knowledge

• Knowledge, Experience, Certifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Lift Truck Certification preferred
• Successful completion of all required on the job training
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training
• May be required to use department specific database systems such as: AS400, RF menus
• Reads and writes in standard English and proficient performing basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction
• At least 6 months experience as Material Handler II
• Proven knowledge of all current vision systems
• Must be able to pass a color-vision screening

Competencies

• Operate in a team-based environment
• Operate on-board RF equipment
• Operate banding wrapping materials and equipment
• Intermediate computer skills
• Good mechanical aptitude and machine operation knowledge
• Time management skills
• Self-motivated
• Quality-minded
• Detail-oriented
• Able to multi-task
• Problem solving abilities

Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information

• May require bending, squatting, climbing, and other physical movement for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Working around moving equipment and in an industrial environment
• Working in an environment where there may be regular exposure to chemicals, noise from machinery, dust, fumes, and variable temperatures
• Closing vision, depth perception, and color perception are occasionally required to perform this job