Material Handler - 2nd Shift

The Material Handler loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site ensuring that the production department is stocked with the proper material needed and that the finished goods are stored appropriately in the warehouse. Also, needs to keep housekeeping at an exceptional level for plant standards.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Loads and unloads materials onto pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
• Removes old labels to ensure totes are clean prior to moving to the cell.
• Stacks or assembles material into bundles and bands bundles together.
• Lift heavy objects by hand or with power hoist. Clean work area, machines and equipment to assist machine operators.
• Maintain a clean and organize manufacturing and warehouse area.
• Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Ensures that all packaging is at the cell at all times throughout their shift (boxes, pallets, material, etc.)
• Labels materials (i.e. buckets, boxes, partial gaylords and other items) used to handle material from one point to another.
• Assist with stacking of totes / boxes when excessive weight and/or height are involved.
• Other responsibility as directed by their Supervisor.
• Ensure finished goods are labeled, weighted, and initialed.
• Remove scrap from press and take to designated area per the resin number.
• Remove and empty press trash as needed.
• Ability to read and comprehend Work instruction set-up and BOM (Bill of Material).
• Maintains adherence to company policies, safety/ergonomic standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Comply with all Techniplas Environmental Requirements and Policies
• Report all Environmental incidents to immediate supervisor
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the associate regularly works near moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The associate frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance.  The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a Full-time position

Monday-Friday, core work hours:

 2^nd shift 3:00pm-11:30pm

Must be available to work weekends when requested from Supervisor.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED Required.
• One to three months related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.