Material Handler

Vpet Usa•Romeoville, IL

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler I is responsible for the moving and storage of raw materials and finished goods, including the fabrication of products on the pallets, scanning finished goods, issuing materials to batches, and operating automated equipment and stretch wrappers. This role requires the ability to perform Packer I duties, comply with all quality, safety, and work rules, and maintain a clean work area. The Material Handler I will also assist with inventory, communicate issues, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience operating a pallet jack is preferred.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Basic math skills
English skills must be proficient to read, write and communicate.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
Must be able to operate a pallet jack.
Must be committed to the success of the entire organization
Able to multi-task.
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs.
Must be able to push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl.
Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.
Must be able to reach 7' (84") through the use of steps, other, etc.

Responsibilities

Able to perform Packer I duties
Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
Move raw materials (preforms, boxes, trays, etc.) from staging area(s) to required locations
Completes any paperwork required of Safety, Quality or Production Processes
Continually check the production lines to ensure that each has all necessary amounts of correct raw materials such as preforms, boxes, trays, etc.
Stack finished product to create finished pallet
Secure finished goods on pallet per customer's specifications. (pack out information)
Document required information on reports such as the preform pack ID's, and finished goods pack IDs used.
Verify pallet is complete before moving from production line
Move finished product to wrapping staging area, wrap pallets with plastic wrap per requirements.
Move wrapped pallets to designated area.
Assist with de-palletizing of product, restacking product, reworking product
Adheres to all instructions, Good Manufacturing Practices and housekeeping procedures.
Clean work area continually i.e., sweep work areas
Take trash, recyclable materials and pallets to designated locations
Give breaks as directed by lead
Take inventory of raw materials and finished goods as directed by the Lead, scan or delete Pack ID's into MRP system.
Communicate any issues or quality concerns related to the product to co-workers, Lead Process techs or shift change co-workers
Must be able to properly utilization of Grinders.
Any other duties as assigned.