Material Handler - Houston, TX

VetJobs • Houston, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for the handling of all raw and finished materials required for efficient production.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in manufacturing.
• Experience operating a sit-down /stand-up forklift and/or use of a pallet jack.
• Ability to understand process flow in production environment.
• Must be able to lift/carry 55 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Inventory experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with mixing resins and material recycling preferred but not required.
• Experience operating a stretch wrap machine preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor supplies (stretch wrap, boxes, trays, colorant, pallets, etc.).
• Check all machines for sufficient color and material.
• Inspect the forklift (LPG or Electric) before use, using the forklift checklist. (OPS-FRM-022) or Phone APP
• Remove full pallets and boxes from the machines, stretch wrap and label each pallet.
• Use pallet jack when required.
• In some cases, affix labels to the appropriate cases.
• Maintain and remove all boxes, cardboard, pallets, conveyors, and water tanks as needed.
• Make sure electric forklifts are equalized; use the electric lift equalizing form (OPS-FOR-015)
• Bring all scrap boxes of plastic material to the grinding area.
• Assist in preplanning jobs, perform color changes or material changes as needed.
• Will move all production to hold area or PRSTG area using RF scan gun.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Maintain full water conveyors.
• Must perform required training of personnel
• Must be able to communicate well and drive to build teams
• Must be computer literate and maintain training records as needed.

What This Job Offers

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