Material Handler- 3rd Shift

Viega • Mcpherson, KS

37d • $19 - $21

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for making sure lines are adequately stocked with raw material according to production schedule; loading, unloading and moving material from raw material warehouse into production as needed.

Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of basic reading, writing and math
• Knowledge of raw materials
• Ability to operate a forklift and electric pallet jack
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment
• Ability to interpret production schedule
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department.
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedule to determine materials needed for production run; ensure machines, equipment and materials are place in order to run daily production.
• Manually and visually checks raw material levels in resin boxes; shovels loose materials inside boxes to ensure continuous suction and flow throughout tubing.
• Review production schedule for color changes and changeovers; pulls materials and distributes to designated areas to ensure they are in place for next scheduled run; at end of each schedule runs out materials to assist with easy changeover.
• Pull raw material as needed or requested from warehouse utilizing forklift or pallet jack.
• Break down empty gaylord boxes; stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together utilizing banding machine; load bundles onto a trailer utilizing a pallet jack; transports gaylord boxes to recycling trailer.
• Maintain tracking system of materials being removed from warehouse by pulling empty boxes and tracking lot numbers and quantity used; update tracking system.
• Attends meetings, workshops and/or learning sessions as required and/or assigned.
• Empty trash as on as needed.
• Unload trucks as needed.
• Serve as a back up to Raw Materials Receiving Operator and/or other functions/areas as needed.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Wellness Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Voluntary Benefits (Life, AD&D, Disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 7.5% company contribution
• Time Off Programs - 22 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 Company Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees