Material Handler - Plastics 1st shift

Material Handler – 1st shift:
Monday–Thursday 5:00 am–3:20 pm (OT as required).

• Place and retrieve product from designated areas using forklift and other material‑handling equipment to ensure production and customer needs are met. May involve receipt of incoming material/product and may load and unload trucks.
• Prepare materials for production by identifying needed material, mixing according to job specifications; measure, weigh, mark, label, count, blend, track, calculate shot weight, record, inspect, verify, package and palletize a wide variety of products or materials.
• Operate dryers at correct temperature to prepare raw materials and ensure correct moisture levels, utilizing the moisture analyzer.
• Maintain cleanliness of material‑handling equipment to prevent material contamination.
• Check forklift and other equipment periodically for proper operation and may perform routine maintenance and cleaning.
• Responsible for quality of work and appropriately resolve unusual operating conditions. Willingly modify work schedule and duties to accommodate company needs. All other duties as assigned.

• Typically requires a high‑school diploma or equivalent, ability to read and understand work instructions, computer experience, independent decision‑making, and effective self‑management.
• Minimum Education: Reading and understanding work instructions.
  Preferred Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Skills/
  
  Experience:
  
  Effective computer use, basic math skills, 6 months of forklift experience, independent decision‑making, and effective self‑management.
  Preferred Skills/
  
  Experience:
  
  Plus one‑year forklift experience in a warehouse setting, strong computer and math skills.

• Manually lift and move product and materials up to 55 lb. through regular physical exertion (reach forward, reach overhead, lift, carry, crouch, bend).
• Power grip and wrist turn, including use of hand tools and/or steering forklift.
• Walk, sit, or stand for up to 10 h with intermittent breaks.
• Push/pull up to 100 lb.
• See, inspect, handle, and evaluate product quality.
• Read and understand written English work instructions.
• Work in non‑climate‑controlled environments, including hot and humid conditions.
• Climb ladders and stairs of varying heights.
• Wear task‑based PPE provided by Le Sueur Incorporated.
• Protective footwear
• Hearing protection
• Protective eyewear
• Gloves
• Additional PPE as required for specific tasks

This job posting does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Entry level

• Full time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Manufacturing

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