Bulk Material Handler 1st Shift

Piping Rock•Aurora, OH

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, Supervisor, or Lead Person, the Bulk Material Handler moves products, including materials and components, to supply department needs. The role also requires following applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to help assure the quality and quantity of products produced. This is a first-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The work involves operating material-handling equipment, moving and staging materials, and loading and unloading trucks. The position requires physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing, bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, pushing, and reaching for up to eight hours. The work environment may include exposure to powders, chemicals, and listed food allergens. Piping Rock Health Products describes itself as a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer and an equal opportunity employer. Employment is contingent on successfully clearing required drug screening, and continued employment requires compliance with applicable federal guidelines.

Requirements

Comply with GMP requirements; specific functions and documents will be covered in GMP and on-the-job training.
Read, write, and understand English.
Have proficient computer skills and strong math skills, including addition, subtraction, percentages, and averages.
Be able to write simple correspondence in English.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Be able to stand, bend, stoop, twist, pull, push, and reach for up to eight hours in a physically challenging environment.
Comply with company policies and procedures and maintain regular work attendance.
Successfully clear required drug screening for illegal substances per federal guidelines to start and maintain employment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Bilingual ability is a plus.
Prior manufacturing or packaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate material-handling equipment independently and as part of a team.
Move materials to appropriate destinations.
Load and unload trucks.
Organize and maintain materials and other components in storage or staging areas.
Comply with company policies and procedures and maintain regular work attendance.
Follow safety rules, SOPs, and cGMPs.
Dispose of cardboard boxes and garbage.
Perform other duties as assigned.