Material Handler - 3rd shift

Viega

  • McPherson, KS
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job-ID: 16169; Location(s): McPherson, KSJob Description SummaryThe Material Handler is responsible for making sure lines are adequately stocked with raw material according to production schedule; loading, unloading and moving material from raw material warehouse into production as needed.What You'll Do:Material Flow and Distribution
  • Review production schedule to determine materials needed for production run; ensure machines, equipment and materials are place in order to run daily production.
  • Manually and visually check raw material levels in resin boxes; shovel loose materials inside boxes to ensure continuous suction and flow throughout tubing.
  • Review production schedule for color changes and changeovers; pulls materials and distributes to designated areas to ensure they are in place for next scheduled run; at end of each schedule runs out materials to assist with easy changeover.
  • Pull raw material as needed or requested from warehouse utilizing forklift or pallet jack.
Material Flow and Distribution
  • Break down empty gaylord boxes; stack or assemble materials into bundles and bands bundles together utilizing banding machine; load bundles onto a trailer utilizing a pallet jack; transport gaylord boxes to recycling trailer.
Recycling
  • Maintain tracking system of materials being removed from warehouse by pulling empty boxes and tracking lot numbers and quantity used; update tracking system.
Other
  • Attend meetings, workshops and/or learning sessions as required and/or assigned.
  • Empty trash as on as needed.
  • Unload trucks as needed.
  • Serve as a back up to Raw Materials Receiving Operator and/or other functions/areas as needed.
  • Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
Special Job Dimensions
  • May be required to work different shifts if needed.
What We're Looking For:Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge and understanding of basic reading, writing and math
  • Knowledge of raw materials
  • Ability to operate a forklift and electric pallet jack
  • Ability to troubleshoot equipment
  • Ability to interpret production schedule
  • Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department
  • Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level
Education, Certification/License & Work Experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • AND
  • 1-2 years of experience
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.Wondering if you should apply? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Viega, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but don't check every box in the qualifications section, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions we have in the future.Your contact person:Christopher Welsh - Christopher.Welsh@viega.us - +1 (620) 798-9019The future needs people like you to shape it.Apply to Viega now.

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