Material Handler - 1st Shift

Description

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• At the beginning of the shift change, the Material Handler is responsible for:
• Arriving 10 minutes before shift to receive any updates from previous shift’s Material Handler
• During ‘Setup’ Operation, Material Handler is responsible for:
• Verifying pallet specifications
• Staging for next job includes pallets and item count
• During ‘Run’ Operator, Material Handler is responsible for:
• Packing supplies for current job and moving skids.
• Pre-staging for next job includes gathering product and packing supplies
• De-staging completed jobs including returning any un-used packing supplies
• Assist in closing of the job
• Coordinates with the Gluer Lead to get corrugated cartons for orders in place and get unused materials from previous orders put back in the correct location.
• Obtain pallets, boxes, bottoms and dividers to take paper bails off and to load the truck with the paper bails.
• The Material Handler scans completed orders and moves finished goods to the warehouse.
• Load semis for the warehouse, unload pallet trucks and corrugated trucks.
• Must visualize and measure pallet size with correct box.
• Familiarizes self with the items being packed.
• Correctly uses required safety PPE: steel toe shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
• Transports materials to and from storage to designated area using forklift, pallet jack, carts and other devices.
• During slow periods, the Material Handler will work with the Shipping department as well as the Gluer Lead to identify materials needed on the gluer lines or other prep work.
• Demonstrates teamwork and motivation on intensive and easier packing jobs.
• Monitoring the scrap system to ensure material is correctly baled and maintained.
• Carry out assignments in a timely, diligent and safe manner.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or uses hand pallet jack and cleans work area, machines, and equipment, using broom, rags, and cleaning compounds, to assist machine operators.
• Maintain assigned lines in a clean and orderly condition; follow all safety policies and procedures including GMP practices to meet company standards.
• Understands the packing line procedures (Balcip) including but not limited to:
• Card orientation in box
• Card jogging procedures
• Quality checks
• Understands all packing line metrics and goals.
• Completes daily end of shift duties as assigned by the Team Lead – Gluing
• Keeps the flow of the process moving at a fast and steady pace.