Material Handler; Port

Material Handler

Material Handler is responsible for positioning transport vehicles, loading and unloading materials and maintaining facility equipment, building and grounds in a Safe, Reliable, and Productive manner.

• Understand and adhere to all expectations for performance:
  Know all policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements of the position.
• Operate and maintain equipment and facilities:
  Support equipment, machinery (certification on various equipment is a job requirement). Ensure compliance with 5S systems and maintain Kanban levels in storage areas.
• Maintain safety awareness:
  Wear all PPE consistently, perform tasks in a safe manner and ensure others always work safely, bring awareness to issues and near-miss as discovered in all areas of the operation. Take action to prevent and clean up spills.
• Perform all tasks to the highest standards:
  Safety, 5S, Quality, and Productivity.
• Perform to all production schedule requirements:
  Be able to work a variety of shifts and schedules, perform daily activities (start-up, during the shift, shutdown).
• Complete all documentation:
  Complete documents and reports accurately and timely.
• Be an effective team member:
  Set a positive example, fulfill all responsibilities on time, resolve customer issues in a positive manner, fill-in on other duties as assigned, keep commitments to others, communicate effectively, and build teamwork within the group.
• Other duties as assigned and full compliance with all company policies and procedures as described in the Company handbook.

• Able to communicate (written and verbal) in English.
• Valid NC Driver License with clean record.
• Ability to pass a criminal background, obtain a TWIC Card, and pre-employment drug screening.
• Able to operate various automated equipment, adjust and perform maintenance on equipment.
• Have physical fitness to maneuver around and into equipment / facilities to operate machinery and complete maintenance tasks. This role is hands-on and active.
• Lift up to 75 lbs.
• Climb ladders and access equipment
• Sit, stand, and remain active for extended periods
• Bend, twist, reach, kneel, and crouch as needed
• Use hands and arms for maintenance operation and equipment handling
• Maintain awareness of surroundings, including sounds, movement, and visual details
• Work independently and diligently with minimal directions and communicate well with team members and supervisors.
• Apply troubleshooting skills to solve problems and contribute to the success of the team.

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