About the position
The Material Handler is responsible for the movement of material throughout the site. This may include loading/unloading of trailers and movement of raw materials, work in process, and finished goods. The position operates on a shift schedule, specifically A Team from 5:50am to 6:00pm, following a 2-2-3 rotation. The starting hourly rate for this position is $21.58/hr.
Responsibilities
- Move material to/from raw, WIP, Finished, Shipping, Receiving, and manufacturing areas.
- Unload/load trucks/tankers with incoming/outgoing materials.
- Verify materials against receiving/shipping documents.
- Complete appropriate transactions to document the movement of material within the Inventory Management System.
- Support inventory accuracy by completing warehouse and departmental cycle counts and correcting discrepancies.
- Help manage winding drum and rack inventories.
- Pick up and transfer material racks, pallets, and other consumable supplies to/from production areas as required.
- Condense warehouse space and maintain good housekeeping.
- Perform all assignments, duties, and tasks in a safe manner following standard procedures and practices.
- Encourage others to adhere to safety practices, policies, and procedures.
- Correct and/or report all unsafe conditions immediately.
- Perform duties to continuously improve quality and productivity.
- Maintain a safe, clean work area.
- Assist in equipment maintenance activities as directed.
- Communicate and coordinate necessary information to appropriate department/shift employees to ensure effective operations.
- Lead in the recycling of pallets, cardboard, and scrap materials.
- Support all 5S housekeeping activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
- Must be able to follow written and oral instruction.
- Must regard safety as a core value and serve as a role model for other employees.
- Must have strong service and quality focus; address issues effectively when problems arise.
- Must be able to actively contribute in a team-based environment.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn and share knowledge.
- Must have demonstrated record of flexibility and dependability to support production and customer focus.
- Must be able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.
- Must demonstrate proficiency with computer applications, especially strong MFG Pro transactional skills.
Nice-to-haves
- 3-5+ years of previous material handling experience.
- Solid interpersonal skills, mathematical aptitude, mechanical/technical aptitude, and logical problem-solving skills.
- Skilled in working independently in a safe and timely manner.
- Be motivated towards productivity, safety, and quality improvements.
- Experience leading continuous improvement efforts and knowledgeable about ELS Operating Principles preferred.
- Adaptive, flexible, able to handle ambiguity.
- Experience working in a team environment.
Benefits
- Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
- Paid parental leave
- 401K eligibility
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
- Paid vacation and Paid holidays
