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Shelby Twp Floor

Material Handler

Perform all operations by providing production equipment/​personnel with the primary raw and purchased materials required to produce acceptable product without any avoidable loss or damage of the materials.
Pay Fequency Hourly
Job Type Full-Time
Location Horizon City, TX

Identification

Department: Manufacturing

Reports to: Shift Foreman

Summary

Perform all operations by providing production equipment/​personnel with the primary raw and purchased materials required to produce acceptable product without any avoidable loss or damage of the materials.

Essential Functions

  • Maintain acceptable material levels at machine hopper.
  • Load and mix materials (if applicable) per the Process Cycle Sheet .
  • Move primary raw materials from staging area to appropriate machines using forklift or
  • pallet jack
  • Load products securely to prevent damage during transit.
  • Ensure containers are properly identified.
  • Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, shelves, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintain cleanliness and general appearance of storage and production areas.
  • Clean machines and equipment using broom, rags, and cleaning compounds, to assist machine operators.
  • Operate forklift and pallet jack to move raw materials and components to appropriate machines.
  • Inspect materials and equipment for possible deficiencies.
  • Alert product personnel of current or potential problems.
  • Mix materials following instructions.
  • Weigh quantities of material for use in production.
  • Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformance relating to product, process and Quality System.
  • Identify and record any problems relating to the Product Process and Quality System.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Accountabilities

  • Maintain acceptable material level at all machines.
  • Housekeeping of presses/​grinder area and storage area.
  • Familiarity with all different process materials, usage and maximum regrind percentage.
  • Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of safe operating practices.
  • Effective raw material identification.
  • Follow appropriate raw material mixing methods.
  • Effectively communicate with all employees.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ability to read and write in English
  • Ability to perform simple math calculations.
  • On the job training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Good peripheral vision.
  • Able to read and interpret instructions.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Good communications skills.
  • Physically able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
  • Able to stand and/​or walk for extended periods.
  • Ability to operate a forklift.

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