Material Handler

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

Job summary

Westfall Technik Inc. in Elizabethtown, Kentucky is hiring a material handler responsible for ensuring product quality and efficient packing. Key duties include movement and preparation of raw materials, assisting technician and inspector packers, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, preferred forklift experience, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs. This role involves standing for long periods and requires good vision and hearing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Must always use correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the job.

Responsibilities

• Movement & preparation of all raw materials and finished product.
• Disposal of waste to proper container and regrind product as required.
• Maintain and improve a safe working environment.

Skills

Forklift experience

Ability to lift 55-60 lbs

Good vision and hearing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The material handler is accountable for assuring that product of an acceptable quality is properly packed in carton, for keeping the manufacturing area supplied with raw material, and for maintaining a steady flow of properly packaged and palletized finished products between the warehouse and manufacturing areas conforming to customer requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Movement & preparation of all raw materials and finished product for manufacturing
• Break relief
• Assists technician and Inspector Packers when needed
• Disposal of waste to proper container and regrind product as required
• Prepares finished product for warehouse
• Housekeeping and organization of facility
• Recordkeeping as required
• Change films when needed
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor
• Maintain and improve a safe working environment
• Participate in problem solving & 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 clean & safe work area clear of obstacles and/or scrap product, tools, etc