Material Handler Compound

VEKA - North America•Franklin Township, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

VEKA, a national leader in the vinyl extrusion industry, is accepting applications for a Material Handler in Compounding for our site in Fombell, PA. This role is responsible for maintaining raw material and finished goods inventory according to VEKA established standards, enabling VEKA to provide a quality product/service to ensure customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Able to identify all Compounds and Minor Ingredients
Able to run the TrackMobile safely.
Passes forklift safety training; classroom and driving test.
Is up to date on all Safety training; computer and on job training.
Knowledge and understanding of all elevator operation safety and rules.
Dependable and punctual
Works well in a group
Good planning skills
Ability to work independently and with accuracy
Drive to take initiative
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Certified Fork Truck Operator License

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily forklift safety checks.
Stocks and delivers raw materials to the correct floors and bins (6th floor, 4th floor, and 3rd floor).
Responsible for placing empty supersacks on pallet and uses banter to strap sacks to pallet to be returned to vendor.
Enters all ingredients into a data file with the following information: ingredient name, lot number, date, and pounds.
Collaborates with shift supervisor to assure all raw materials are in the correct bins and the supervisors are notified of any changes.
Responsible for railcar sampling.
Responsible for daily railcar inventory.
Responsible for daily TrackMobile safety checks.
Responsible and able to unload railcars, making sure resin is being unloaded at all times.
Responsible for housekeeping of Tower, Mezzanine, Rail Car unloading Area and Entire Compound Plant ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
All other duties as assigned.