MATERIAL HANDLER

Toray•Shelbyville, IN

About The Position

The Material Handler provides general support to the production department by moving and staging raw materials and finished products, maintaining documents critical to plant operations, and performing various departmental functions. Working under general supervision, the role requires familiarity with production line operations, sound judgment, efficient time management, and effective communication with coworkers and other departments. The employee must understand oral and written instructions, pay attention to detail, maintain confidentiality, and accurately prepare documentation and computations for records and logs. The position involves maintaining and operating warehouse equipment and weighing, handling, and transporting materials according to standard operating procedures. The Material Handler supports company safety policies and procedures, maintains housekeeping across work areas, and supports the Quality Policy and Continuous Improvement Plan. The work requires mobility to operate machinery and equipment on all four levels, lifting tools, equipment, and raw materials, operating a forklift, and working overtime as needed. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m., and Friday, 2:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Requirements

At least three months of job-related experience involving mathematical skills is preferred.
Oral and written communication skills.
Basic computer, math, interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork/cooperation skills.
Knowledge of basic office machines, such as calculators and telephones; production operations; and metrics.
Ability to operate a forklift.
Ability to continue learning through on-the-job training, manuals, and outside training as directed by the supervisor.
Ability to perform routine procedures and standard operating procedures for equipment and processes in assigned areas.
Physical ability to lift 55-pound paper bags for extended periods.
Ability to ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs during an eight-hour work period to operate equipment or load raw materials into holding bins.

Nice To Haves

At least three months of job-related experience involving mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

Transport raw materials, finished products, and other substances to assigned destinations in the warehouse and production areas, communicating effectively with warehouse, production, and quality control teams.
Communicate effectively with the Shift Lead, Shift Advisor, and Quality Control Technicians.
Pack raw materials and finished products, perform package preparation procedures, and transport items to the appropriate destination when necessary.
Accurately prepare and maintain records and logs and distribute them to the appropriate individuals.
Maintain inventory to support accurate computations and effective communication.
Assist in training new employees and communicate effectively with trainees.
Apply the company's mission and values in daily decisions and interactions.
Support and cooperate in team activities and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Follow established department and company procedures and policies.
Stop production to correct quality problems when responsible for conformity to product requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain housekeeping in work areas and support company safety policies and procedures.
Operate warehouse equipment and a forklift, and weigh, handle, and transport materials according to SOPs.