Material Handler Night Shift K Team

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Perks of Being a Team Member

• Positive culture sustained through committed team members who strive for excellence
• 7.5% annual performance bonus
• Generous paid-time off (PTO) plans including paid holidays
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid and electable leave programs
• 401k participation with 6% dollar-for-dollar match
• Tuition reimbursement available
• Wellness program with quarterly cash payout
• Free take-home cereal for every shift worked
• PPE provided or reimbursed by the company
• Uniforms provided and cleaned by the company

Work Schedule:

12-hour shifts (3:55 pm to 4:10 am) following a 2-2-3 schedule (Week one: two days on, two days off, three days on. Week two: two days off, two days on, three days off) resulting in built-in overtime pay and having every-other weekend off-work.

Responsibilities

• Ensures operations within assigned unit are efficient and meeting assigned targets.
• Maintains and demonstrates a high level of technical understanding regarding individual process and impact on yield, inventory accuracy, and availability.
• Performs inventory investigations and reconciliations.
• Identifies, corrects and documents equipment performance conditions that negatively impact safety, quality, rate, yield, and uptime.
• Actively participates in root cause analysis and drives corrective actions through resolution.
• Supports, directs and performs autonomous maintenance tasks accurately and on time.
• Records accurate data required for measuring overall performance of the assigned unit.
• Identifies and drives measurable continuous improvement opportunities.
• Participates in all related programs improving product quality, efficiency and related preventative maintenance programs.
• Supports, implements, and maintains food safety and quality practices as required through SQF or other requirements.
• Maintains clean work areas, performs sanitation audits and develops action plans to correct problem areas.
• Works in rotation as a member of both bulk and dock team. Including but not limited to moving trailers in the yard for loading/unloading using the yard dog.
• Trains and coach's other employees learning new equipment, processes and/or procedures.
• Participates in special projects, assignments, and trainings.
• Assists in other areas of the plant upon request.
• All other duties as apparent or assigned.
• Maintains the proper level of certification according to tenure of position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years of manufacturing or related experience is a plus.
• Intermediate level mechanical knowledge to include the ability to learn and operate all related Material Handling equipment
• Ability to utilize WMS computer systems, generated reports, analyze data and determine root cause of inventory errors and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions.
• Ability to provide work direction to ensure efficiency across the assigned unit.
• Ability to recognize opportunities to drive improved line performance through continuous improvement.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to work within a team environment and build positive professional relationships.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form in English.
• Ability to problem solve and deal with a variety of variables in situations where standardizations/alternatives may or may not exist.
• Ability to work scheduled shifts, standing, kneeling, climbing and walking for extended periods of the day; capable of repetitive gripping, pinching, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling with weight ranges up to 50 pounds; ability to perform repeated twisting, bending and reaching of upper and lower extremities; exposure to hot and/or humid environments, heights up to 30 ft., working on ladders, and confined spaces.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to regularly lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to frequently stand for the duration of a 12-hour shift
• Regular attendance
• Willing to work overtime when needed
• Good communication skills
• Must work well with others
• Understand the importance of and seek opportunities for continuous improvement