Material Handler - 1st Shift

R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Material Handler to move skids and pallets throughout the plant and onto trailers using forklifts and other powered industrial trucks. The role requires accuracy, safety, and the ability to work under pressure in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include loading logs in Excel, unloading lines, staging goods, and supporting multiple production areas. Cross-training and weekend overtime may be required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques with emphasis on Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and JIT principles preferred.
• Knowledge of operating electric floor walkers and ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure.
• Ability to work overtime as needed, including on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Move raw and finished goods throughout the area or plant assignment by operating either an electric or hand lift truck.
• Unload pallets of goods from end of a production line with the use of a powered forklift.
• Stage goods for movement to the next location.
• Complete packaging of finished goods if required.
• Load trailers with goods for delivery to the warehouse or next plant location.
• If assigned, use Microsoft Excel to accurately complete loading logs of finished goods being delivered to the warehouse on a daily basis.
• Remove chips from machines and move chip carts to empty at assigned chip dock daily.
• Transport all production scrap and RVs (Return to Vendor) to proper plant location.
• Provide all machine workstations with necessary coolants and naphtha to ensure smooth operation of the machines.
• Pull pans, clean coolant sumps, and pump coolants from machines as needed.
• Clean major spills, dispensing and disposing of floor dry, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Dependability

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Teams

PowerPoint

Lean Manufacturing

Forklift Certification

Job description

Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Material Handler to join our team. The Material Handler moves skids and loads pallets throughout the plant and/or onto trailers by operating forklifts, electric floor walkers, and hand-operated lift trucks. The ideal candidate is able to work well under pressure and familiar with using powered industrial trucks in a manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties

• Move both raw and finished goods throughout the area or plant assignment by operating either an electric or hand lift truck.
• Unload pallets of goods from end of a production line with the use of a powered forklift.
• Stage goods for movement to the next location.
• Complete packaging of finished goods if required.
• Load trailers with goods for delivery to the warehouse or next plant location.
• If assigned, use Microsoft Excel to accurately complete loading logs of finished goods being delivered to the warehouse on a daily basis.
• Remove chips from machines and move chip carts to empty at assigned chip dock daily.
• Transport all production scrap and RV's (Return to Vendor) to proper plant location.
• Provide all machine workstations with necessary coolants and naphtha to ensure smooth operation of the machines.
• Pull pans, clean coolant sumps, and pump coolants from machines as needed.
• Clean major spills, dispensing and disposing of floor dry, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please note: Cross-training is a requirement of this position. Depending on business needs, Material Handlers may be assigned to move materials in different production areas or at different plant locations. Additionally, this position will proxy for other production roles as needed while waiting for product to be available for movement.

Performance Competencies

• Role Fulfillment - Routine completion of all essential functions of the role.
• Technical Proficiency - Job-specific skill level, attention to detail, and overall quality of work produced.
• Safety - Dedication to our safety-first culture through incident prevention, adherence to protocols, initiative in reporting and resolving concerns, training participation, and contributions to a safe working environment.
• Dependability - Determination to show up, stay on task, and get things accomplished.
• Compliance - Consistent adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Interpersonal Skills - Ability to work and communicate well with others.
• Productivity - Volume of work completed and skill level related to time-management, efficiency, prioritization, and initiative.
• Integrity - Commitment to ethical decision-making, including admitting to mistakes, leading by example and a general tendency to do the right thing.

Working Environmental Conditions

• Predominantly operates in a shop floor or warehouse environment. Position requires walking frequently through shift on concrete in production areas. May be exposed to moderate heat, light dust, fumes, cold temperatures, and noise. Adequate hearing, eye, and footwear protection is required in production areas.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Schedule

• 8-hour Day Shift Monday through Friday

The demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

About this Job Description: The information provided above is intended to demonstrate the general nature and level of work performed by any incumbent(s) placed in this position. It is not intended to be a complete account of every task an employee may be assigned to perform. Management retains the right to add or revise this job description at any time to accommodate evolving needs of the business.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques with emphasis on Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and JIT principles preferred.
• Knowledge of operating electric floor walkers and ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure.
• Ability to work overtime as needed, including on weekends.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to pass a physical examination to confirm ability to perform the job. This position includes extensive walking, regularly stooping, bending, or kneeling, and lifting, carrying, or manipulating objects up to 50 pounds. This position requires repetitive movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers to perform daily responsibilities. Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment while working.