Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Entertimeonline; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Airlite Plastics, a premier manufacturer based in Omaha, NE, seeks a Material Handler to move materials within the production and shipping areas and support safe, efficient operations. The role emphasizes forklift operation, adherence to GMPs, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate must meet safety standards, hold a forklift license, and be able to lift up to 50-100 pounds. About full-time hours with opportunities for growth and company benefits.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required.
• Knowledge of GMPs.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Take initiative to ask for and offer help when needed.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move materials within production and shipping areas.
• Follow instructions to identify materials or products to be moved.
• Ensure materials meet requirements prior to conveying.
• Operate forklift or electric hoist safely.
• Report food safety problems to management.
• Meet safety, housekeeping and attendance expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift license

Basic math

GMP knowledge

Adapt to change

Initiative

Read safety docs

Basic computer skills

Team player

Attendance focus

Education

Airlite Rolling Stock Certified within 14 days

D1/D2 Certification

Job description

• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Description

Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite’s company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can ‘wow’ our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies.

Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products.

How would you contribute?

This role is a contributing member of our Airlite - Omaha team, located in Omaha, NE. As a Material Handleryou are a key to continued growth and success of Airlite. This role is responsible for l oading, unloads, and moves materials within the production and shipping area by performing the following duties.

• Satisfactorily performs all packer duties
• Follows instructions to ascertain materials or product to be moved.
• Ensures materials meet requirements prior to conveying.
• Conveys materials from designated areas to and from specified production machines and warehouse areas.
• Provides packers with empty pallets and corrugate, including maintaining appropriate materials in designated areas such as middle aisle and perimeter walls.
• Operates fork lift or electric hoist in a safe manner to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Inspects pallet lifts or fork trucks for proper condition, fills out safety checklist.
• Responsible for reporting food safety problems to management.
• Met safety, housekeeping and attendance expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Do you have what it takes?

Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following:

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Basic math skills
• Knowledge of GMP’s
• Adapt to change in different work environment
• Take the initiative to ask for and offer help when needed
• Upholds and supports organizational goals and values
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic knowledge of computers and entry procedures.
• Forklift license is required for this position.
• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Airlite Rolling Stock Certified within 14 days.
• D1 or D2 Certified

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Our Core Values Drive Us!

• Do you conduct yourself withunquestionable integrity?
• Do you demonstraterespect and appreciationfor those around you?
• Are youinnovativeand strive to challenge the status quo?
• Do you strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the“wow”factor?
• Do you care aboutenvironmentally sustainablesolutions?
• Do you takemeaning and pridein a job well done?

What’s in it for you?

As a Full-Time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits: