Material Handler

Job Details

• Maintain supply of raw materials to machines (raw material, colors, etc.)
• Grind material, label regrind, keep grinding area organized and clean.
• Assists in purging machines and cleaning magnets in the hopper throat.
• Connect vacuum system to supply material to machines.
• Document movement of materials and complete all required paperwork.
• Gather lot control information for Quality Control.
• Help to monitor inventory levels and advise inventory control of low volumes.
• Unload bulk resin trailers.
• Keep work area clean and maintain proper housekeeping and sanitation.
• Maintains safety in the department.
• Perform other warehousing and related tasks

• Gather, weigh and blend materials.
• Maintain supply of raw materials to machines (raw material, colors, etc.)
• Grind material, label regrind, keep grinding area organized and clean.
• Assists in purging machines and cleaning magnets in the hopper throat.
• Connect vacuum system to supply material to machines.
• Document movement of materials and complete all required paperwork.
• Gather lot control information for Quality Control.
• Help to monitor inventory levels and advise inventory control of low volumes.
• Check equipment (blenders, dye feeders, grinders, etc).
• Unload bulk resin trailers.
• Keep work area clean and maintain proper housekeeping and sanitation.
• Maintains safety in the department.
• Perform other warehousing and related tasks

• Monitor and verify activities to ensure that all products coming in and out of the facility meet food safety standards in addition to quality standards.
• Comply with all company food safety and quality assurance procedures and document data correctly at all times.
• Ensure all work product contact surfaces are restored to sanitary condition after any job completion.
• Report any product or process failures that could impact food safety of manufactured product to Quality and/or Line/Maintenance Supervision.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Forklift experience required
• 1-2 years of related experience and/or training preferred
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the facilities inventory movement for both shipping and inventory control
• Working knowledge of computer operating systems

• Productivity - Employee is effective in producing quality products. Employee is efficient and prudent with utilizing resources to meet operational standards, (production, process). Employee has a sense of urgency maximizing time.
• Teamwork - Employee is capable of being approached and easy to work with. Contributes to the success of the team, communicates clearly individually and in group settings while treating others with respect. Employee listens to others and works well within diverse groups. Employee consistently places team needs over individual needs and seeks input from people with different experiences and perspectives and recognizes the differences of opportunities to learn and gain by working together.
  
  Employee values and encourages unique skills and talents.
• Initiative - Ability to assess and initiate things independently with limited supervision required. Has the ability to manage resources to get things done and the ability to perform multiple activities to accomplish goals doing more than required or requested in the job. Plans ahead for upcoming problems or opportunities and takes appropriate action. Is proactive and anticipates events well in advance to ensure successful outcome.
• Problem Solving - Employee considers multiple sides of an issue and weighs consequences before making a final decision. Employee makes informed decisions based on available information and recognizes issues, and determines what action is needed to advance the decision-making process. Employee follows up as necessary and is easily adaptable to not be discouraged by…