Material Handler I (2nd Shift)

Takasago International Corporation U S A•Teterboro, NJ

24d

About The Position

The Material Handler I assists compounders with the production of flavor products and performs labor duties related to packaging, labeling, and preparing manufactured products for shipment. The role handles and measures chemical ingredients and products according to written and verbal instructions, and uses automated material management practices, including SAP, to accurately maintain inventory movements related to production, FIFO, quantities consumed, movement numbers, and locations. The position operates production machinery and material-handling equipment safely, checks equipment and tools before use, and reports apparent damage, malfunction, or uncertainty about operability. The employee consistently applies company safety policies and EHS practices to protect personal and coworker health and safety and prevent adverse environmental effects. The role works under direct supervision on an infrequent basis and requires initiative to perform learned tasks without specific directions for 30–70% of the time. Overtime may be required as needed, and other duties may be assigned by supervision or management. No formal education is required. The employee must be able to read, write, and speak English at a level needed to perform work duties and interact with coworkers. Prior manufacturing or warehouse experience is a plus. The work involves standing during an eight-hour shift, repetitive material handling, and may involve hazardous chemicals, solvents, or mixtures. Appropriate PPE, including eye protection, gloves, uniforms, and safety shoes, is required. The work environment has moderate noise.

Requirements

Able to read, write, and speak English at a level needed to interact with employees and perform work duties.
Able to perform basic mathematical calculations using a calculator.
Essential computer knowledge.
Basic comprehension of chemical and physical hazard information and the ability to apply safety procedures based on information provided.
Able to safely operate material-handling and packaging equipment consistently.
Able to stand and perform physical work during an eight-hour shift; the posting also describes lifting and carrying an average of 50 pounds repetitively during an eight-hour shift and consistently during a 40-hour work week.
Able to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly standing and walking; frequently handling objects, tools, or controls and climbing or balancing; reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and lifting materials at the stated frequencies and weights.
Able to use close and peripheral vision, perceive depth, and adjust focus.
Wear appropriate PPE, including eye protection, gloves, uniforms, and safety shoes.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Perform labor duties assisting compounders in producing flavor products.
Follow written and verbal instructions for handling and measuring chemical ingredients and products.
Package and label manufactured products and prepare them for shipment.
Use automated material management practices, including SAP, accurately.
Maintain and follow inventory processes and procedures, including FIFO, production quantities consumed, movement numbers, and locations.
Operate production machinery and equipment, including conveyors and forklifts, safely and in accordance with company policies and manufacturer instructions.
Learn and consistently apply company safety policies, practices, and procedures to prevent injuries and operational losses.
Check equipment and tools before use and promptly report apparent damage, malfunction, or uncertainty about whether equipment is operable.
Apply EHS considerations to protect personal and others’ health and safety and prevent adverse environmental effects.
Perform learned job tasks with initiative, including tasks that do not have specific directions, as needed.
Work overtime as needed and perform other duties as directed by supervision or management.