Material Handler

Responsibilities

• Maintain supply of raw materials to machines (raw material, colors, etc.).
• Grind material, label regrind, keep grinding area organized and clean.
• Assist in purging machines and cleaning magnets in the hopper throat.
• Connect vacuum system to supply material to machines.
• Document movement of materials and complete all required paperwork.
• Gather lot control information for Quality Control.
• Help monitor inventory levels and advise inventory control of low volumes.
• Unload bulk resin trailers.
• Keep work area clean and maintain proper housekeeping and sanitation.
• Maintain safety in the department.
• Perform other warehousing and related tasks.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Monitor and verify activities to ensure that all products coming in and out of the facility meet food safety standards in addition to quality standards.
• Comply with all company food safety and quality assurance procedures and document data correctly at all times.
• Ensure all work product contact surfaces are restored to sanitary condition after any job completion.
• Report any product or process failures that could impact food safety of manufactured product to Quality and/or Line/Maintenance Supervision.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Forklift experience required
• 1-2 years of related experience and/or training preferred
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the facilities inventory movement for both shipping and inventory control
• Working knowledge of computer operating systems

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Productivity - Employee is effective in producing quality products and efficient with resources to meet operational standards.
• Teamwork - Collaborates well with others, communicates clearly, and respects diverse perspectives.
• Initiative - Proactive, able to manage resources and multi-task with limited supervision.
• Problem Solving - Analyzes issues, considers options, follows up, and adapts to new ideas and processes.
• Job Knowledge - Demonstrates relevant knowledge, adherence to procedures, and willingness to improve skills.
• Safety - Follows safety procedures and actively reports hazards.
• Quality - Produces high quality, accurate results and identifies root causes for corrective action.
• Reliability/Dependability - Consistent, punctual, and capable of meeting deadlines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. The role regularly requires sitting, handling, talking or hearing, standing, walking on concrete, reaching, bending, twisting, and occasional pushing/pulling/moving of materials.

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of most manufacturing environments. The noise level is usually moderate to high, with ear protection required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

The statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this position. This document is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to, or delete from any section as needed.

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