Material Handler

Purpose :

Service the production lines, by supplying or removing materials, in a timely manner to ensure no downtime is incurred and inventory remains accurate.

Responsibilities :

• Understand, and verify the material requirements for the assigned jobs.
• Obtain material from the warehouse directly or through requisitions to the remote warehouse.
• Prepare material for use in production including cleaning, unwrapping, identifying, etc.
• Deliver material to machines in a timely and safe manner.
• Monitor machines and supply material as needed to eliminate downtime.
• Record / document inspections of materials as required, accurately, neatly, and legibly.
• Record / document usage and assignment of all materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory row tags.
• Retrieve carts, unused material, rejected material, and other items as needed.
• Properly wrap, weigh, and identify any unused or rejected materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times throughout the shift..
• Complete and maintain forklift operator certification
• Operate / drive forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Record / document forklift inspections each shift.
• Report immediately, to your supervisor, safety problems, process problems, machine problems, material problems, tooling problems, quality problems or any items that may affect the manufacturing system.
• Organize time so as to minimize downtime, maximize production, and perform cleaning, inspections, and data recordings within the work shift.
• Use / wear all required safety devices and comply with all safety regulations and policies.
• Adhere to all personal clothing, cleanliness and hair covering requirements.
• Responsible for reporting food packaging safety problems to plant management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• In the incumbents absence these responsibilities will be transferred to another Material Handler.

Position Requirements :

• Must be trained in and follow company policies on GMP, sanitation, pre-requisite programs, chemical control and food safety plans and policies.
• Must be competent to carry out food packaging safety and quality responsibilities

Experience and Education :

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience.
• Good communication skills
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical :

Lifting / carrying up to 50 lbs regularly.

• Walking / standing approximately 12 hours per day.
18 days ago