Under general direction, the Material Handler performs trailer inspections and loads and unloads rolls, finished-product pallets, and other materials. After reviewing production schedules, the role stages raw materials—including required rolls and corrugated cases—to production work centers. The Material Handler safely operates roll clamp trucks and forklifts for shipping and receiving, finished-goods storage, staging materials at machine work centers, and managing overall raw-material flow. The role verifies shipped and received products against relevant documentation, such as bills of lading, shipping releases, and purchase orders, and keeps work areas clean and orderly. The schedule is 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Wednesday. Employees work 36 hours and are compensated for 40 hours. Flexibility for overtime is required or may be needed. Pay is $25.00 per hour, with a $2.50 per-hour shift differential once on nights. Great Northern describes its workplace as collaborative, team-oriented, safe, clean, enjoyable, predictable, and climate-controlled. The company makes paper-based packaging products and states that its products are sustainable and eco-friendly. Team members are expected to take pride in their work, be punctual, work safely and effectively with others, take ownership of their responsibilities, maintain an optimistic attitude, and look for continuous-improvement opportunities. Opportunities are available to learn new skills and advance into positions with higher pay, locally and nationally.
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