Material Handler - Plastics 1st and 2nd shift

Le Sueur • Le Sueur, MN

8d

About The Position

The Material Handler places and retrieves product from designated areas using forklifts and other material-handling equipment throughout the facilities to help meet production and customer needs. The role may include receiving incoming materials or products and loading and unloading trucks. The employee prepares materials for production by identifying required materials, mixing to job specifications, and performing tasks such as measuring, weighing, marking, labeling, counting, blending, tracking, calculating shot weight, recording, inspecting, verifying, packaging, and palletizing products or materials.

The position operates dryers at the correct temperature to prepare raw materials and achieve the required moisture levels, using a moisture analyzer. It also involves maintaining material-handling equipment cleanliness to prevent contamination, periodically checking equipment operation, and potentially performing routine maintenance and cleaning. The employee is responsible for work quality and resolving unusual operating conditions appropriately, and may be asked to modify work schedules and duties to accommodate company needs. Other duties may be assigned.

Two schedules are listed: first shift, Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; and second shift, Monday through Thursday, 3:15 p.m.–1:45 a.m. Overtime is required as needed.

Requirements

• Read and understand written English-language work instructions.
• Effective computer use.
• Basic math skills.
• At least 6 months of forklift experience.
• Independent decision-making and effective self-management.
• Manually lift and move materials up to 55 pounds and push or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Perform physical activities including reaching forward and overhead, lifting, carrying, crouching, bending, gripping, and wrist turning.
• Walk, sit, or stand for up to 10 hours with intermittent breaks.
• See, inspect, handle, and evaluate product quality.
• Work in non-climate-controlled environments, including hot and humid conditions.
• Climb ladders and stairs of varying heights.
• Wear task-based personal protective equipment provided by LSI, including protective footwear, hearing protection, protective eyewear, and gloves, with additional PPE as required for specific tasks.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of forklift experience in a warehouse setting.
• Strong computer and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Place and retrieve products in designated areas using forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Receive incoming materials or products and load and unload trucks as needed.
• Identify and prepare materials for production, including mixing materials to job specifications.
• Measure, weigh, mark, label, count, blend, track, calculate shot weight, record, inspect, verify, package, and palletize products or materials.
• Operate dryers at the correct temperature and use a moisture analyzer to prepare raw materials and ensure correct moisture levels.
• Keep material-handling equipment clean to prevent material contamination.
• Periodically check forklifts and other equipment for proper operation and perform routine maintenance and cleaning as needed.
• Maintain work quality and appropriately resolve unusual operating conditions.
• Modify work schedules and duties to accommodate company needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance plan.
• 80–84 hours of paid holidays.
• Flexible PTO/UTO policy.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Employee assistance plan.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Formal leadership development.
• Education reimbursement program.
• Recognition and awards.
• Employee events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED