Material Handler

Rochester Midland Corporation•Montgomery, IL

13d•$20 - $23

About The Position

The Material Handler supports production by moving materials with a forklift. The role provides raw material chemicals to blending staff and returns materials to inventory, moves packaging raw materials, and handles finished goods from manufacturing lines through transfer to the warehouse. The position also involves inventory transactions using a handheld scanning device, forklift inspections and attachments, and maintaining a clean work area. The employee must follow company safety policies and procedures, including OSHA and personal protective equipment requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Forklift experience.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to become forklift certified by RMC.
Ability to use a handheld scanning device.
Ability to read labels and tickets, as required by visual acuity needs.
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Meet the respirator program requirement for a cleanly shaved face.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating machinery.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Provide raw material chemicals to blending staff and return them to inventory.
Complete the daily forklift inspection checklist.
Move packaging raw materials to appropriate areas.
Perform inventory transactions on a handheld scanning device as needed.
Use forklift attachments as needed.
Remove finished goods from manufacturing lines; stretch-wrap or band products before warehouse transfer when required.
Remove finished goods from the conveyor and place them on the appropriate skid when required.
Confirm quantities of finished goods on skids before transferring them to the warehouse.
Assist with unloading raw materials, with or without a forklift, when required.
Follow safety, OSHA, and PPE requirements, including proper respirator fit testing and usage.
Maintain the work area according to housekeeping procedures.
Perform other duties as required.
Become familiar with and comply with all company safety policies and procedures.