Material Handler - Packaging - 3rd shift

Jost Chemical•Saint Louis, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works under the direct supervision of the Packaging Manager in a GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards. The Material Handler performs manual and clerical duties related to inspecting, storing, issuing, and delivering a variety of materials, equipment, and supplies associated with in-process chemical manufacturing. The role requires the ability to foresee when to stock and take away packaged material, and may troubleshoot packaging issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Three (3) years of experience
Manufacturing/GMP environment preferred
Knowledge of Mathematics and English comprehension (Basic level)
Knowledge of Packaging operation and production processes (Thorough level)
Knowledge of Raw materials, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective distribution of goods (Basic level)
Knowledge of Safety, health and environment rules and regulations, policies and procedures (Advanced level)
Skill in Troubleshooting and product inspection
Skill in Attention to detail and recordkeeping
Ability to work in extreme cold and hot (120F) environment
Ability to comprehend oral and written English instruction
Ability to drive fork lift in safe and efficient manner
Ability to follow established policies and procedures
Ability to exhibit manual dexterity, perceptual speed and extent flexibility
Ability to adopt to rapidly changing priorities based on business needs
Ability to work on weekends or overtime if needed
Pass pre-employment physical with drug screen and physical capabilities test
Squat to touch floor 10 times without assistance
Graduated lift to 55 pounds in box 4” to 57”
Stack 40, 55 lbs. bags within 10 minutes
Push at least 102 lbs. from any height.
Pull an average of 100 lbs. at 36”
Ascend/Descend vertical ladder 15 rungs (8 rungs 2 times)
Lift 30 lbs. to workers overhead extension for 1 repetition
Simulation of scraping movement: 20 lbs. CW/CCW for 2 minutes @ 18 ht.
Simulation of opening/closing a valve with cross bar at 60 ht.
Maneuver: 185 lbs. floor to 4” one time

Responsibilities

Foresee needs to keep packaging rooms supplied (including in-process material, boxes, drums, tape, zipties)
Removal and storage of in-process and finished goods for packaging
Maintain organization of packaging supplies and in-process material areas; inform Crew Leaders and Packaging Manager and/or Purchasing Department when stock reaches order level
Assist in packaging room set-up; may assist with packaging and cleaning duties as needed
Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves; load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools
Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, or dollies to move material or reorganize storage
Lift heavy objects, clean work area, machines and equipment to assist operators
Maintain and enhance site safety, follow procedures in #713
Position also will back up Materials Handler to unload and load trucks at 8130 and 8150 dock
Maintain and turn in all packing slips from deliveries
Position will also back up other positions to make boxes for the Packaging Department
All material handlers should bring finished goods from 8130 to 8150 when traveling back and forth
Perform any other tasks deemed necessary by Management for the betterment of Jost operations