Material Handler - Manufacturing

Job Description

• Read production schedule or work order to determine items to produce.
• Move materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas.
• Lift, move, sort, or place materials and items onto/off of racks, shelves, pallets or into/out of crates.
• Build storage areas and pallets as needed.
• Securely wrap pallets in a timely fashion.
• Ensure complete accuracy of inventory at all times.
• Load and unload trucks as needed.
• Read, understand and follow the formula/recipe of the products to be produced.
• Knowledge of all raw materials used to produce goods.
• Operate mixer: read, understand, and perform the Batching Program.
• Set up and operate the bottle-filling machine.
• Properly and clearly label all pallets and products.
• Use computer systems and programs to print labels, track inventory, and enter formula information.
• Ensure proper paperwork is completed for inventory tracking.
• Participate in cycle counting program as needed.
• Proper use of equipment, including but not limited to the following: sit-down forklift, wrapping machine, palletizer, pallet jack, and canner.
• Inspect equipment to maintain good working order.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized working environment including wearing safety equipment (steel toed shoes, eye protection, etc.) as required.
• Work in other departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Strong work ethic.
• Forklift certification or willing to be certified.
• Ability to do basic math functions and understand weights and measures such as pounds, ounces, etc.
• Basic organizational and computer skills.
• Knowledge of proper safety measures.
• Ability to manually move and lift 50 lbs regularly and frequently up to and over 100 lbs.
• Ability to work at varying heights.
• Ability to stand frequently as well as the ability to walk, sit, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.