MATERIAL HANDLER - 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Material Handler is responsible for safe, damage-free, and accurate handling of materials within the plant, while supporting production, shipping, quality goals, and environmental management requirements. The role supplies and moves materials, keeps production lines stocked for the next shift, and ensures materials and finished goods are stored or moved to the proper locations. The position also supports a safe and organized work environment through daily equipment checks, 5S activities, and proper handling and disposal of packaging and waste. The position is located in Wytheville, Virginia, and is scheduled for the second shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The hourly salary range is $19.25 to $21.25. Fork truck and specialized training are to be completed within two weeks of starting.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
- Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
- Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs and Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts.
- Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions using common-sense judgment and to address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
- Complete fork truck and specialized training within two weeks on the job.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily safety checks for the fork truck or tugger and complete the daily check sheets.
- Lift only one tote or box at a time during movement.
- Report damage to racks, machines, fork trucks, or materials.
- Maintain a safe working environment and perform daily 5S in assigned areas.
- Ensure PLEX/container movement tags are placed on each product.
- Ensure production lines are stocked with the required materials before the next shift, including raw forgings and plated housings.
- Fill production lines with the correct components and empties, and move finished goods and PH product.
- Assign PLEX numbers to incoming material and place material in the proper location and lot.
- Rotate materials according to first-in, first-out (FIFO).
- Read manifests, pull and ship orders, and verify paperwork, quantities, and product accuracy.
- Break down forging boxes, empty cardboard bins, and dispose of trash.
- Move finished goods and inspected material to their proper locations.
- Move machined housings to the shipping area for shipment to outside plating suppliers.
- Supply empty shipping containers to their proper location.
- Support manufacturing by making cardboard bales when the baler is full.
- Clean and organize work areas.
- Return empty pallets, lids, and totes to designated locations and remove old Kanban.
- Load and unload trucks, ensuring incoming material is placed in the proper location.
- Submit suggestions for improvement.
- Notify the team leader or above immediately of quality or safety concerns.
- Stop the process if quality does not meet specifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
