Material Handler - 1st Shift

SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Material Handler assists the department by retrieving and returning materials for the slitting crews. This position would ensure finishing equipment is working appropriately and assists in weekly inventory procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Ensure finishing equipment is working correctly and create repair work orders/notifications
* Ensure proper materials such as cartons, cores, spacers, bags, films, labels, end pieces, and pallets are available and inventoried
* Retrieve and/or return supplies, materials, and cores for slitter crews and other locations
* Load and unload elevator
* Instruct trainees in all phases of material handling and record keeping
* Receive and maintain material in designated storage areas
* Assist slitter crew/packer when/if needed
* Make suggestions on reducing costs, improving safety, and/or improving product or process

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Ability to operate waste baler and manual and/or electric pallet jacks
* Knowledge of productions schedules and material requirements
* Excellent organization and prioritization skills
* Basic computer skills and knowledge of SAP, data entry experience, basic math skills with familiarity of decimals and percentages
* Medium skill and a high degree of manual dexterity
* Self-motivated, detail oriented, requires minimal supervision, safety conscious, and a team player

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

* Ability to position and lift 25 - 60 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The environment is typical of a manufacturing production atmosphere.

* High noise levels in certain parts of the plant
* High humidity and hot temperatures
* Required PPE in the manufacturing area (shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection)

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.