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

Position Summary

This position is responsible for helping with set up the production and mixing schedule, assisting with workflow processes, and participating on project teams relating to work group.

This position assists Value Stream Team Leaders with activities and fills in on the production floor when needed.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

Operate material handling equipment such as standup and sit-down forklifts, walkie-riders and material tuggers.

Keep accurate records of all materials and weigh when required.

Maintain appropriate inventory documentation through computer transactions.

Stretch wrap material, if required.

Dump scrap tubs as required.

Change batteries of equipment as required.

Must use some physical effort to perform job duties.

Must maintain operator certification for material handling equipment.

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

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.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/ NON
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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:
- 1. Basic computer skills
- 2. Vision:
  Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks
- 3. Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail
- 4. Must be able to operate material handling equipment and hoist, if needed
Physical Requirements:
- 1. Ability to operate material handling equipment
- 2. Ability to work in hot temperatures
None at All (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)
Lift/Carry - X
Up to 10 lbs - X
11-20 lbs - X
21-35 lbs - X
Bending - X
Twist/Turn - X
Reach Below Knee - X
Push/Pull - X
Squat/Kneel - X
Stand/Walk - X
Sit - X
Lifting Above Shoulders - X
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
Exposure to nuisance fumes

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,…