Material Handler

Westfall Technik, LLC; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfall Technik, LLC is seeking a Material Handler in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The role involves ensuring products are properly packed, maintaining raw material supply to manufacturing, and managing the flow of finished products. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience is preferred, and the ability to lift 55-60 lbs repeatedly is essential. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be used at all times. Join us in maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Must always use correct personal protective equipment (PPE) for the job.

Responsibilities

• Movement and preparation of all raw materials and finished products for manufacturing.
• Assist technicians and inspector packers when needed.
• Maintain and improve a safe working environment.

Skills

Forklift experience

Good vision and hearing

Normal dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary of Role

The material handler is accountable for ensuring that products of acceptable quality are properly packed in cartons, keeping the manufacturing area supplied with raw materials, and maintaining a steady flow of properly packaged and palletized finished products between the warehouse and manufacturing areas in accordance with customer requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Movement and preparation of all raw materials and finished products for manufacturing
• Break relief
• Assist technicians and inspector packers when needed
• Disposal of waste to proper containers and regrind product as required
• Prepare finished product for warehouse
• Housekeeping and organization of facility
• Recordkeeping as required
• Operate all material handling equipment
• Change films when needed
• Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor
• Maintain and improve a safe working environment
• Participate in problem‑solving and improvement teams
• Maintain proper amount of additive at machine (color, etc.)

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Forklift experience preferred
• Must always use correct personal protective equipment (PPE) for the job

Essential Functions and Physical Demands

• Must have good vision and hearing
• Must be able to lift 55–60 lbs. at continuous intervals throughout the day
• Must have normal dexterity
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Requires frequent bending, squatting, and twisting motions; ability to climb ladders
• Ability to pull finished product and 1000‑lb. gaylords of material using pallet jack
• Maintain a clean and safe work area clear of obstacles and/or scrap product, tools, etc.