Press Oven Material Handler (Nights)

Wolverine Industries • Decatur, AL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Press Oven Material Handler is responsible for staging prepack material, removing packed goods, managing material racks, loading and unloading finished goods and deliveries, and managing scrap movement. This role also involves loading and unloading the age oven and ensuring material is managed according to the quality management system. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to obtain forklift and crane certifications, and manufacturing experience is strongly preferred. Availability for nights, weekends, and occasional overtime is necessary. The role demands basic math, reading, and writing skills, good communication, and a strong commitment to safety policies and teamwork. Reliability and punctuality are essential.

Requirements

• Verifying the accuracy of quantity and quality of incoming deliveries
• Labeling every product and placing them accordingly
• Identifying and locating the right products during the delivery process
• Keeping a well-maintained and updated account of stock and inventory
• Handling returns by completing technical documentation and other required communication.
• Keeping all material handling equipment in the best condition by conducting regular maintenance
• Conveying purchasing requirements and keeping data on the availability of products in short supply
• Collaborating with internal departments to locate missing packages, fix incorrect deliveries and replace damaged products.
• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to achieve forklift and crane certifications (prior forklift and side loader experience a plus).
• Manufacturing experience working in industrial production is strongly preferred.
• Must be available for nights and weekends with occasional overtime.
• Capable of reading and understanding production documents and safety manuals.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to always comply with safety policies.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Attend all safety and production trainings.
• You will need to be reliable and punctual.
• Ability to work on the production floor with exposure to dust, fumes, odors, loud noise, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to perform physical tasks that are repetitive.
• Ability to do work requiring standing with frequent stooping, bending, reaching overhead and sufficient manual dexterity to perform all aspects of the job.
• Ability to lift, move parts and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work 12 hour shifts primarily standing.

Nice To Haves

• Prior forklift and side loader experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Staging prepack material in the packing queue in a manner that coincides with the shipment schedule.
• Removing bundles of packed goods from the packing line to the shipping area.
• Remove full pre-age material racks from finish saws at the extrusion press to the pre-age queue area.
• Replace full racks with empty racks.
• Loading finished goods onto trailers/trucks assisting driver with load positions.
• Unloading deliveries such as supplies, logs etc.
• Manage scrap movement from presses/packing to scrap trailers, ensuring trailers are properly and safely loaded.
• Load and unload the age oven, manage the queue systems in place to ensure material is properly managed per the quality management system.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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