Material Handler III (11:00pm - 7:00am)
About The Position
This role supports the efficient production of Plastic Pour Bottles by ensuring materials are accurate, available, and properly handled throughout the process. The Material Handler III performs line clearances, verifies materials, and operates forklifts to move gaylords and totes between production and warehouse areas. This role also prepares containers by cleaning and relining them, stages finished goods, and reports any issues to leadership. The role includes maintaining documentation, supporting Lean initiatives, and upholding safety, housekeeping, and 6S standards. The team is a cross-functional group including production operators, material handlers, and supervisors working together to meet safety, quality, and production goals. The team depends on strong communication and coordination to maintain material flow and reduce downtime. Together, the team contributes to continuous improvement efforts and maintains an organized, efficient, and safe work environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Basic mathematical skills and computer skills required.
- Ability to read and understand specifications and procedures.
- Able to complete documentation legibly and per procedure.
- Audiometric testing and hearing protection required.
- Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
- Ability to bend, stoop and climb ladders; stand for long periods of time; lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds and able to lift above the shoulders.
Nice To Haves
- Additional technical experience, training, or education a plus.
- Trained as forklift and hand cart driver preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform manufacturing processes for the production of Plastic Pour Bottles.
- Perform and document line clearances.
- Verify correctness of material.
- Responsible for supplying parts to and from the manufacturing operation.
- Operate forklift to transfer gaylords and totes to/from warehouse.
- Clean and bring empty gaylords into the department to be filled with preforms.
- Remove used gaylord bags from the empty gaylords and replace with new bags.
- Stack and remove filled preform gaylords from the production area on a forklift and stage in the released warehouse area.
- Report abnormalities and corrective action to shift leader/supervision.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts and Lean exercises.
- Maintain good housekeeping and 6S responsibilities as assigned.
- Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur.
- Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401K match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- basic life insurance
- accident insurance
- short-term disability insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- business travel accident insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- educational assistance programs
- paid holidays
- paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
- family and medical leaves of absence
- paid parental leave
- commuting benefits
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- childcare benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
