Material Handler I - Weekend A.M.

Viega GmbH & Co. KG•McPherson, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring production lines are adequately stocked with raw materials according to the production schedule. This includes loading, unloading, and moving materials from the raw material warehouse into production as needed. The role involves reviewing production schedules, checking raw material levels, and preparing materials for production runs and changeovers. Additionally, the Material Handler will break down empty boxes, assemble materials, and assist with recycling efforts by maintaining a tracking system for materials removed from the warehouse. The position may require working different shifts and serving as a backup for other roles 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.