Material Handler 1st Shift

Title

Material Handler

JOB #

JD-016-LB

Date

October 23, 2014

FLSA

Non-Exempt

LOCATION

Lake Bluff

REPORTS TO

Production Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Moves raw materials from inventory into and throughout the production areas for processing.  Removes finished goods from the production areas to the shipping areas or to the finished goods warehouse.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers material promptly and in accordance with production schedule to the production areas

• Properly identifies all materials returned to inventory

• Removes all finished goods promptly from the production areas to shipping or the finished goods warehouse

• Moves finished goods from warehouse for packaging or shipping

• Performs inventory transactions using JENISYS and bar code scanners

• Participates in physical inventory functions

• Issues material to work orders and performs inventory transactions to work orders using bar code scanners

• Suggests changes to improve quality, efficiency, safety, or communication

• Follows all safety practices and immediately corrects or reports unsafe conditions. Maintains a clean and orderly work area

• Performs other duties as assigned by department supervisor

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Entry level position

• Experience maintaining paperwork and records

SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend work orders and pick lists.

• Certified forklift operator

• Moderate computer familiarity

• Ability to propel and control heavy chemical vats on wheeled pallet across warehouse and production floor and up and down slight ramps

• Must be able to push, pull, and make other movements as necessary to move multi-ton rolls of material from warehouse shelves to forklift, and to proper positioning on machine. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs of weight or ask for assistance as needed.