Material Handler 1st Shift

D&W Fine Pack•Hawthorn Woods, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an immediate opportunity for a Material Handler 1. In this function you will be responsible for loading, unloading and moving material throughout the plant and manually or by operating electric powered lifts.

Requirements

Loading, unloading and moving material throughout the plant
Manually or by operating electric powered lifts

Responsibilities

Move stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas by hand or other equipment
Convey materials to or from storage or work sites to designated area, using hand truck, electric dolly, wheelbarrow, or other device.
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments, material and equipment needs
Count, weigh and record number of units of materials moved or handled on a daily production sheet.
Attach identifying labels to containers, and/or mark them with identifying information
Stack or assemble materials into bundles and bands bundles together, using banding machine or clincher
Lift heavy objects by hand or using power hoist and clean work area, machines, and equipment using broom, rags, and cleaning compounds to assist machine operators.
Assists other workers with specific tasks as requested
Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s
Supports the Plant’s Food Safety initiatives by completing plant required Food Safety training and by implementing / complying with the required practices.
Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines
Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
Understand and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately
Actively participates in the D&W safety improvement process/activities, e.g. Hazard Identification, Safety Suggestions, Safety Teams, etc.