Material Handler

Job description

MATERIAL HANDLER Functioning as a part of an overall manufacturing team, performing all functions relating to moving and transporting product within the plant/warehouse and also to/from our warehouses while meeting expectations for quality and delivery while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, cost competitiveness, and safety. Must be a team player with a willingness to learn and adapt to ongoing change. Includes the following. Other duties might be assigned: Perform safety checks and daily safety inspections on forklifts, dock doors, battery charger, as well as overall warehouse. Maintain high housekeeping standards throughout the warehouse. Responsible for complying with GMP regulations both internally and externally. Responsible for efficiently loading and unloading all inbound and outbound trucks and containers. Responsible for loading and unloading the curing room as needed. Deliver all raw materials to the production floor to include coater/laminator, press, slitters, and the ink room prior to actual production. Make sure all raw materials stored in the warehouse are secured with plastic completely covering each roll and check the condition of rack prongs to ensure safe storage. Keep airlock free and clear of materials. Package all outbound materials according to specification. Prepare all outbound shipments, label, weigh, and record in the appropriate manner. Responsible for the accurately using scales to weigh goods before shipment. Clear the production floor of all recycled materials (racks, cores, and spacers), in addition to raw materials no longer required on the production floor. Recommend safety, quality, packaging, and efficiency improvements when applicable When return to stock materials are brought back into the warehouse, make sure you inform Production Reporting department. Forklift Driver Skills & Qualifications Valid forklift certification (preferred) or recent forklift operating experience (within the past year) Safe and efficient operation of sit-down, stand-up, or pallet jack equipment Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including overnight/night shift schedules Strong understanding of warehouse safety procedures and OSHA guidelines Experience loading, unloading, staging, and moving materials in a fast-paced environment Ability to lift and move materials safely (up to specified weight requirements) Attention to detail with inventory handling and damage prevention Basic inventory and RF scanner experience (preferred) Strong reliability and punctuality for shift-based work Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions Physical ability to stand, sit, and operate equipment for extended periods LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. COMPUTER SKILLS Basic knowledge of computer software and functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disa bilities to perform the essential functions. BENEFITS: Medical Dental Vision 401K Plan