Material Handler

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment safely and effectively for production processing.
• Perform warehouse responsibilities
• Perform periodic inspection of their equipment as required and report any need repairs or issues
• Follow safety procedures and company policies for equipment operation.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
• Accurately loads and unloads material
• Properly completes loading and order pulling paperwork and utilizes a barcoding system.
• Reviews and follows shipping order instructions and specifications.
• Ability to operate an air compressed bander.
• Ability to read packaging instructions on work orders.
• Expected to be able to handle tasks/cross-train to help the company meet its goals.

Required Education and Experience:

• Education and/or experience – High School degree or equivalent. Prior experience or training in a related field or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Math – Must be able to use and understand simple mathematics, using addition, subtraction, fractions and decimals. Knowledge of the Standard/Imperial measuring system is required and knowledge of the metric system is a plus.
• Understanding and use of basic measuring instruments required; micrometers, digital calipers, tape measure is required.
• Forklift Experience

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Work from written specifications and verbal instructions
• Basic math skills
• Maintains a good attendance record
• Generally willing to work overtime
• Ability to work effectively with other employees
• Must have good communication skills
• Be open to learn about lean manufacturing
• Strong organizational skills
• A positive attitude
• The capacity and desire to learn
• The ability to pass both a pre-employment background and drug screening

Working Conditions (Including Physical and Mental Demands):

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• The employee is required to: Stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel, reach with hands and arms, frequently above shoulders, climb steps and/or balance, and walk and/or hear.
• The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.