Material Handler Westlake 7p-7a

Genpak LLC•Charlotte, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves material handling in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. The Material Handler will be responsible for operating equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and working effectively within a team. The position requires attention to detail, basic math and quality knowledge, and a strong commitment to safety values. The work environment can include various weather conditions and may involve exposure to noise, airborne particles, and moving machinery.

Requirements

Previous experience in a manufacturing, distribution or other industrial setting preferred.
Comparable experience handling tasks that are repetitive in nature, at a steady pace.
Able to stand and walk constantly on a cement floor surface.
Use of hands, fingers, arms, and shoulders constantly.
Reaching out frequently.
Lifting to a maximum of 30 lbs.
Rotating or twisting constantly.
Visual acuity.
Basic math skills.
Basic knowledge of quality standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a manufacturing, distribution or other industrial setting.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team.
Act as an active trainee and trainer.
Demonstrate and apply logic when performing responsibilities.
Ensure safety is not compromised.
Identify hazards through basic understanding of machine and equipment operation.
Be mindful of actions and those around them to ensure incidents do not occur.
Proactively identify and report unsafe actions or conditions to supervisory staff.
Understand E-stops, including when and how to use them.
Understand authorized vs. affected Lock Out Tag Out employees.
Comply with all facility rules and regulations.
Report any unsafe practices and/or conditions to their Supervisor.
Maintain floor safety discipline by interceding with fellow employees who may engage in rule violations and/or unsafe, unhealthy activities.
Communicate to Management those employees who persist in violations of safety rules and/or procedures.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) properly and report any defective PPE.
Report all near misses, accidents, injuries, including Muscular Skeletal symptoms or disorders.
Operate a forklift or other material handling equipment.