Material Handler I - Palletizer

Westrock Coffee Company•Conway, AR

19d

About The Position

The Material Handler supports Single Serve personnel by performing production-based duties, including moving raw and finished inventory into and out of production, staging machines with materials, and stacking and wrapping finished goods on pallets. The position reports to the Single Serve Supervisor and receives daily supervision and instructions from the Single Serve Leadership Team. The role includes interpreting work orders, supplying production machines, completing material changeovers, performing quality checks and paperwork, transporting materials, operating pallet jacks, preparing finished goods for shipment, and maintaining clean and safe work areas. The employee must comply with company policies, procedures, standards, safety and GMP requirements, and wear required personal protective equipment. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Forklift/motorized pallet jack certification, or ability to become certified.
Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Ability to follow a schedule and verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate comfortably and work with coworkers in a team environment.
Sound logic and attention to detail.
Excellent listening skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to read department documents and reports.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Accurately interpret work orders and other instructions to ensure the proper materials and specifications are followed.
Ensure machines are staged with adequate materials for required work orders.
Assist in breaking out Operations Support team members during lunch and breaks.
Execute material changeovers on select machines throughout the shift.
Complete required quality checks and paperwork accurately.
Move raw materials from the inventory area into production and move finished material to the shipping area for transport.
Operate an electric or manual pallet jack safely and proficiently.
Stack finished-goods cases onto pallets according to required pallet patterns.
Stretch-wrap and secure pallets for shipping.
Clean the work area, machines, and equipment to aid operators.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards, safety and GMP requirements.
Follow required safety procedures, including wearing all required personal protective equipment.
Perform duties safely and continuously monitor areas to ensure safety procedures are followed.