Material Handler I - Weekend A.M.

Viega GmbH & Co. KG•McPherson, KS

5d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for making sure lines are adequately stocked with raw material according to production schedule; loading, unloading and moving material from raw material warehouse into production as needed.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of basic reading, writing and math
Knowledge of raw materials
Ability to operate a forklift and electric pallet jack
Ability to troubleshoot equipment
Ability to interpret production schedule
Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department.
Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level.
High School Diploma or equivalent
1-2 years of experience

Responsibilities

Review production schedule to determine materials needed for production run; ensure machines, equipment and materials are place in order to run daily production.
Manually and visually checks raw material levels in resin boxes; shovels loose materials inside boxes to ensure continuous suction and flow throughout tubing.
Review production schedule for color changes and changeovers; pulls materials and distributes to designated areas to ensure they are in place for next scheduled run; at end of each schedule runs out materials to assist with easy changeover.
Pull raw material as needed or requested from warehouse utilizing forklift or pallet jack.
Break down empty gaylord boxes; stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together utilizing banding machine; load bundles onto a trailer utilizing a pallet jack; transports gaylord boxes to recycling trailer.
Maintain tracking system of materials being removed from warehouse by pulling empty boxes and tracking lot numbers and quantity used; update tracking system.
Attends meetings, workshops and/or learning sessions as required and/or assigned.
Empty trash as on as needed.
Unload trucks as needed.
Serve as a back up to Raw Materials Receiving Operator and/or other functions/areas as needed.
Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Telehealth, Dental, and Vision coverage, including infertility treatment, weight management, and physical therapy.
Wellness Program, including wellbeing platform, wellness challenges, WorkLife Navigator services, EAP, and mental health resources.
HSA with company contribution.
Health Care and Dependent Care FSA options.
401(k) plan with up to 7.5% total employer contribution, including an automatic 3% company contribution plus a competitive tiered match.
Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance, with additional voluntary coverage options.
Voluntary benefits including legal, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Up to $10,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, with an option for fully funded degree programs through Colorado Technical University.
22 days PTO.
9 company holidays plus 2 paid Volunteer Days.
Professional development opportunities designed to help employees continue building their careers.