Material Handler - Plastics 1st and 2nd shift

Le Sueur Inc.•Le Sueur, MN

10d•$23 - $26

About The Position

The Material Handler places and retrieves products in designated areas using a forklift and other material-handling equipment to support production and customer needs. Duties may include receiving materials or products and loading and unloading trucks. The role prepares materials for production by identifying the required materials, mixing them to job specifications, and measuring, weighing, marking, labeling, counting, blending, tracking, calculating shot weight, recording, inspecting, verifying, packaging, and palletizing products or materials. The handler operates dryers at the correct temperature and uses a moisture analyzer to prepare raw materials and maintain correct moisture levels. The role also keeps material-handling equipment clean to prevent contamination, periodically checks equipment for proper operation, and may perform routine maintenance and cleaning. The employee is responsible for work quality, resolving unusual operating conditions appropriately, and modifying schedules or duties to accommodate company needs. Other duties may be assigned. The position is offered on either a first or second shift, Monday through Thursday, with overtime as required. First shift is 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; second shift is 3:15 p.m. to 1:45 a.m. The work involves regular physical exertion and may take place in non-climate-controlled environments, including hot and humid conditions. Employees must wear task-based personal protective equipment provided by LSI. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

Read and understand written English work instructions.
Use computers effectively.
Have basic math skills.
Have at least 6 months of forklift experience.
Demonstrate independent decision-making and effective self-management.
Be able to manually lift and move products and materials up to 55 pounds.
Be able to push or pull up to 100 pounds.
Be able to walk, sit, or stand for up to 10 hours with intermittent breaks.
Be able to reach forward and overhead, lift, carry, crouch, bend, use a power grip, and turn the wrist.
Be able to see, inspect, handle, and evaluate product quality.
Be able to climb ladders and stairs of varying heights.
Wear task-based personal protective equipment, including protective footwear, hearing protection, protective eyewear, and gloves, as well as additional PPE when required.

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 product in designated areas using forklifts and other material-handling equipment to meet production and customer needs.
Receive incoming material or product and load and unload trucks as needed.
Identify and prepare materials for production, including mixing materials to job specifications and measuring, weighing, marking, labeling, counting, blending, tracking, calculating shot weight, recording, inspecting, verifying, packaging, and palletizing.
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.