Material Handler - 1st Shift (6am - 2:30pm)

Plochman Career; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Plochman Career is seeking a Material Handler to operate a lift truck and manage the receipt, storage and shipping of materials. The role reports to the Plant Manager and requires reliable teamwork and adherence to safety procedures.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, and be capable of working off shifts, weekends, and holidays if needed. Prior experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Effective verbal, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to work well with others in the company.
• Self directed with a great attitude.
• Ability to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays if required.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming materials in a manner consistent with receiving & safety procedures.
• Inspect and evaluate quality of incoming materials, report findings into computer-based system.
• Locate, store and enter receipt transactions into computer-based system.
• Locate & transfer all finished product from storage to dock for shipping.
• Enter all customer shipments / warehouse transfers into the computer-based tracking system.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the warehouse areas.
• Rotate raw materials.
• Prepare UPS shipments.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Manufacturing environment knowledge

Verbal written interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Self-directed

Flexibility for off shifts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Material Handler This is an hourly position that reports to the Plant Manager and this position is responsible to operate (drive) a lift truck and responsible for receiving, locating and storing raw materials and shipping finished product to customers and warehouses.

SCOPE OF JOB FUNCTION

• Receive incoming materials in a manner consistent with receiving & safety procedures.
• Inspect and evaluate quality of incoming materials, report findings into computer-based system.
• Locate, store and enter receipt transactions into computer-based system.
• Locate & transfer all finished product from storage to dock for shipping.
• Enter all customer shipments / warehouse transfers into the computer-based tracking system.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the warehouse areas.
• Rotate raw materials.
• Prepare UPS shipments.
• Understand and follow all standards, food safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• Must have High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Effective verbal, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to work well with others in the company.
• Self directed with a great attitude.
• Ability to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays if required.

DESIRED:

• Knowledge of manufacturing environment and practices.