Material Handler ; 3rd Shift Job Wilcox Trailer Court Nebraska USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position Summary

This position is responsible for weighing gram bags for compound batches and unloading bulk raw materials from tanks, railcars and trucks.

Essential Functions

Ability to work overtime is required, including extended shifts and weekends, to meet business needs.

Accurately weigh ingredients for gram bags by following recipe to properly supply mixers.

Operation of all bulk unloading systems to transfer delivered blacks, clays and oils into bulk storage.

Order raw materials as needed.

Manage inventory of raw materials, incoming supplies and needs of the mixers.

Sample and identify raw materials. Confirm quality.

Keep area clean.

Must use frequent physical effort to perform job duties.

Able to foster professionalism with all associates along with internal and external customers.

Monitor and follow all safety preventative measures and practices, including 5S+ safety guidelines.

Department Specific Functions

Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment. Notify leadership of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately.

Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.

Participate on project teams, star point teams and kaizen events when needed.

Attend and participate in all training opportunities required to develop in the role.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
Experience: Previous experience in manufacturing preferred.
Preferred Skills &

Qualifications:
- Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Sound decision making skills.
- Good math, reading and writing skills.
- Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual and audio attention.
Skills &

Competencies:
- Basic computer skills.
- Vision:
  Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks.
- Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail.
- Must be able to operate material handling equipment and hoist, if needed.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to operate material handling equipment.
- Includes outdoor work.
- Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures.
- Includes climbing ladders in all types of weather.
- Lift/Carry up to 10 lbs (frequent).
- 11‑20 lbs (frequent).
- 21‑35 lbs (frequent).
- Bending, twist/turn, reach below knee, push/pull, squat/kneel, stand/walk, sit, lifting above shoulders – all continuous.
Other

Skills:

Ability to work well in a team environment.
Assessment: Employee must successfully complete pre‑employment screening.

Organizational Relationships & Scope

Report directly to Value Stream Team Leader.
Work closely with other departments to resolve issues with the processes & equipment.

Working Conditions

The employee may be subject to:

High noise levels from operating machines and equipment.
Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels.

Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, high visibility clothing).

Standing is required for extended periods of time. Walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting is performed on a regular basis.

Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions.

Ability to work overtime, including short‑notice overtime and weekend coverage to meet business needs.

The employee may be required to follow other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal…