Material Handler 7p-7a Westlake

Genpak•Charlotte, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler operates Thermoformers, generally without assistance, to produce quality products within defined specifications. The role includes starting up and shutting down machines, monitoring and adjusting equipment, conducting product quality checks, completing production documentation, and reporting machine or quality issues. The employee works under the shift supervisor, with final approval by the production manager. The position requires maintaining a clean work area and following facility safety rules and procedures. Work takes place in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment and may involve hot, cold, humid, or loud conditions, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and forklift traffic. The role requires standing and handling product for most or all of the shift, as well as lifting up to 25 pounds. Powered Industrial Truck and Lockout/Tagout training and licensing are provided in-house.

Requirements

Ability to learn and operate all six Thermoformers within defined specifications without assistance.
Ability to recognize equipment heating and cooling problems and identify when adjustments or assistance are needed.
Ability to perform quality checks and distinguish good from bad product quality.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule instructions.
Ability to collect and interpret data to identify machine or material problems and apply troubleshooting techniques.
Ability to complete first piece inspection and production log paperwork accurately.
Ability to use a fire extinguisher.
Ability to comply with safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to stand, walk, handle product, reach, and rotate or shift cores as required by the position.
Powered Industrial Truck Certificate; in-house training and licensing are provided.
Lockout/Tagout certifications; in-house training and licensing are provided.

Responsibilities

Learn to operate all six Thermoformers within defined specifications without assistance.
Recognize heating and cooling problems on all machines and report issues immediately.
Start up and shut down all Thermoformers without assistance.
Recognize when adjustments are needed and make them without assistance.
Check oilers on the trim press and Thermoformers at the start of the shift and fill them as needed.
Perform roll changes while minimizing scrap.
Operate micro phaser and ballerina control panels to obtain readings and make adjustments as needed.
Read instrumentation gauges and record heat readings for each machine.
Perform per-roll quality checks for burning, cold cracking, and registration.
Learn and use the correct packaging, including boxes and poly bags, for each product type.
Stock packaging materials, including boxes, poly bags, and foam rolls, at the beginning of a production run.
Produce product with the correct width, gauge, and weight.
Use a fire extinguisher when needed.
Accurately complete required paperwork, including first piece inspections and production logs.
Seek assistance to resolve issues and return machines to operation.
Maintain knowledge of quality requirements for all products and distinguish acceptable from unacceptable quality.
Keep all work areas free of debris.
Identify machine or material problems by collecting and interpreting data, troubleshoot issues, and seek help when needed.
Interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Comply with facility safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
Report unsafe practices or conditions to the supervisor and report near misses, accidents, injuries, and musculoskeletal symptoms or disorders.
Intervene when coworkers engage in rule violations or unsafe or unhealthy activities, and notify management of persistent violations.
Wear required personal protective equipment properly and report defective PPE.