Material Handler

Shelby American, Inc.; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Material Handler, where your skills will be valued and opportunities for growth are abundant. In this dynamic role, you will operate essential machinery to move and manage materials, ensuring that customer orders are fulfilled efficiently. You'll be part of a dedicated team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, working in a supportive environment that encourages internal mobility. This position offers a chance to develop your skills while contributing to the success of a leading provider of printing and fulfillment services. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Policies

Short and Long-Term Disability

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of material management experience preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials.
• Pack materials for safe delivery according to specifications.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Pallet Jack Operation

Effective Communication

Basic Math Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Job description

Description

We are currently looking for a Material Handler to join the Mittera family where ideas are valued, and internal mobility is promoted! In our production facilities, Material Handlers find products on shelves, wrap or package them appropriately, and place them on delivery trucks; they may also take products off of trucks and put them on shelves. Thanks to our material handlers, customer orders can be fulfilled and moved quickly. This individual will need to be versatile and also fill the needs of a 3rd Press Assistant as our Press schedule requires. This will be a 3rd shift position 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items, or signals machine operators to move materials onto and off trucks, ships, and loading docks
• Reads and understands the job ticket and other special instructions before beginning the assigned job
• Obtains and records accurate counts of finished products, goods, and materials to be shipped and for those received
• Packs materials in a manner that will ensure delivery without damage, following job jacket and/or customer packing specifications
• Identifies contents and number of pieces of shipments on all boxes, cartons, or skids, using proper labeling methods
• Checks accuracy of all shipping and receiving documents
• Utilizing the shipping system to process shipments, including packages and skids
• Scheduling delivery trucks for on-time shipments
• Prepare the stacking area (skids, cardboard and boxes).
• Webbing up the Press.
• Hanging and removing plates.
• Start-up - Clearing waste from production folder.
• Webbing angle bars.
• Stacking product on the skid accurately according to the load tag ticket.
• Quality checks on running product.
• Cleaning the press - light clean (decks, floors and parts).
• Cleaning the press - medium clean (guards, water form, etc.).
• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 1 - 3 years of previous material management experience preferred
• Safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, and any other lift equipment required for the job (following appropriate training)
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
• Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
• Ability to use basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements and critical thinking, to solve practical problems
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
• Be organized and able to plan, prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision
• Has basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling and bending
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity and coordination
• Requires near visual acuity
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances

Work Environmental Factors

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous materials. A production employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Visit us today at mittera.com or stop by and fill out an application at Mittera location near you!