MATERIAL HANDLER

Job Summary: 

The Material Handler provides general support to the production department by moving and staging of raw materials and finished product. The individual maintains various documents which are critical to the effective operation of plant processes, as well as executing diverse departmental functions. 

The Material Handler works with general supervision. The position requires one to be experienced enough with production line operations to make reasonable judgments and decisions, organize time efficiently, and communicate effectively within own unit and other departments. Work also involves one to comprehend (oral/written) instructions, illustrate precision to detail, and maintain confidentiality. Accurate documentation and computation for records and logs are also important. The scope of responsibilities encompasses maintaining and operating differing warehouse equipment, and weighing, handling, and transporting materials according to SOPs in the production department. The individual also must support and follow company established safety policies and procedures, as well as properly maintain the housekeeping of entire work area(s). The individual is responsible for the support and facilitation of the Quality Policy and the Continuous Improvement Plan. Environment demands mobility to properly operate high technology machinery and equipment on all four levels. The position requires one to lift various types of tools, equipment, and raw materials, operate a forklift, and sometimes work overtime as needed. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Transport raw materials, finished products, and other substances to assigned destinations in warehouse and production vicinity; ensure effective communication with warehouse, production, and quality control areas. 

• Ensure effective communication with Shift Lead, Shift Advisor, and Quality Control Technicians. 

• Pack raw materials and finished products; properly perform package preparation procedures and transport to appropriate destination if necessary. 

• Prepare and maintain differing records and logs accurately; ensure proper distribution to appropriate individuals. 

• Maintain all inventory to ensure precise computation and effective communication. 

• Assist in training new employees; ensure effective communication with trainee. 

• Know and understand company mission and values and implement in daily decisions and interaction. 

• Support and cooperate in team environment and activities; participate in continuous improvement initiatives. 

• Follow established department and company procedures and policies. 

• Personnel responsible for conformity to product requirements shall have the authority to stop production to correct quality problems. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements and Qualifications: 

• In addition, at least three (3) months of job-related experience with mathematical skills is preferred to perform at this level. 

• The individual must possess communication (oral/written) skills, basic computer skills, math skills, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and cooperation/teamwork skills. Knowledge of basic office machines (calculator, telephone, etc.), production operations, and metrics is important, as well as the ability to operate a forklift. 

• He/she is accountable for continued learning, through on-the-job training, manuals, and outside training (as set forth by the supervisor) and performing all routine procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs) of equipment and processes in the areas assigned. 

• The individual must be physically fit enough to lift 55 lb. paper bags for extended periods of time as well as ascend/descend multiple flights of stairs over the course of eight (8) hours to operate equipment or load raw materials into the various holding bins.