Material Handler

Responsibilities

• Load and unload material in a safe and efficient manner without causing any damage to material by using forklifts
• Maintain storage area organization
• Review production schedules to determine required stock for each press
• Operate forklift to retrieve materials from storage locations and transport to the appropriate areas
• Ensure adequate quantities are available for each job
• Return unused stock to storage
• Supply converting machines with required materials
• Remain aware of the status of converting jobs and prepare/submit status report
• Analyze and plan most efficient utilization of available space
• Monitor raw stock levels and notify appropriate designated personnel of shortages for scheduled jobs
• Notify remote warehouse of stock transfer needs
• Take physical counts of roll stock
• Maintain rejected raw stock and prepare for return to vendors
• Receive shipments of raw stock: unload trucks; verify quantities; prepare required documents; place rolls into storage
• Using a pallet jack to move finished goods to designated location
• Ensure lines are set up for schedule changes
• Maintain material supplies to machines
• Visually inspects closures before sealing containers
• Documentation of production paperwork
• Packaging and tagging of product
• Disposal of scrap into proper containers
• General housekeeping duties performed throughout shift

• High School diploma or equivalent, maintenance and electrical experience
• 18 years of age or older
• 1+ years' experience operating a forklift
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Willing to work scheduled hours and required overtime
• Ability to read and understand manuals, policies, and procedures
• Ability to work as part of a team and also independently
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Detailed
• Self-motivated
• Safety conscious