Materials - Material Handler

Viant•Vega Baja, PR

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler transports materials, supplies, and finished products to designated locations and helps ensure that production has the materials it needs. The role also maintains and updates a checklist of cleaning responsibilities and supplies during the shift. The position is based at Viant Puerto Rico, a facility supporting sterile and non-sterile medical devices.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; alternatively, demonstrate a combination of experience, training, and education sufficient to perform the job duties.
0–2 years of experience; at least 1 year is preferred.
Acceptable driving record for driving company vehicles, when required.
Forklift certification, when required.
Ability to work well with others, follow instructions, and maintain schedule flexibility to meet site needs.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain good customer relations.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and use hands to handle objects.
Ability to frequently move or lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use common hand tools; occasional use of sharp tools is involved.
Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision.
Employees must wear company safety glasses in the manufacturing area.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Keep the production area supplied with required materials.
Provide preventive maintenance to dryers whenever materials are changed.
Remove materials that are not in use in coordination with the warehouse.
Pack products and report products manufactured during the shift in shift reports.
Verify materials are in suitable containers for use in the dryers in the assigned area.
Prepare requisitions or transfers for raw materials needed by the production department.
Remove and weigh scrap, including runners, parts, and purging, and report it in shift reports.
Keep the work area clean and organized.
Coordinate with warehouse personnel to maintain a continuous flow of materials between warehouses.
Ensure machines, hoppers, dryers, and scrap containers are properly identified.
Participate in emergency drills and environmental safety activities as requested.
Attend and participate in trainings.
Follow health and safety standards.
Perform other duties assigned to support the site.
Lead or participate in major cleanings.