Material Handler Compound

VEKA Inc; Fombell (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement & 401K Plan

Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

VEKA Inc in Fombell, PA is seeking a Material Handler in Compounding to maintain inventories and support production by moving raw materials and finished goods safely. This role requires careful data entry and adherence to safety protocols.

The position operates on a 12-hour rotating shift with shift differentials. Starting pay is $20.50 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits including holidays, health/dental/vision and disability insurances, retirement/401K, and a profit-sharing plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift certification required (certified forklift operator).
• Ability to enter data accurately (ingredient name, lot number, date, pounds).
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily forklift safety checks.
• Stock and deliver raw materials to floors and bins.
• Unload railcars and ensure resin is unloaded consistently.
• Enter ingredients into data file with required fields.
• Maintain railcar inventory and TrackMobile safety checks.
• Keep towers, mezzanine, rail car unloading area, and compound plant tidy and safe.
• Collaborate with shift supervisor on material placement and changes.

Skills

Forklift operation

TrackMobile operation

Railcar handling

Safety training

Independent work

Initiative

Punctual

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Fork Truck Operator License

Tools

TrackMobile

Data entry

Job description

VEKA, a national leader in the vinyl extrusion industry, is accepting applications for a Material Handler in Compounding forour site in Fombell, PA .

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for maintaining raw material and finished goods inventory according to VEKA established standards enabling VEKA to provide a quality product/service to ensure customer satisfaction.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Responsible for daily forklift safety checks.
• Stocks and delivers raw materials to the correct floors and bins. 6 th floor, 4 th floor, and 3rd floor.
• Responsible for placing empty supersacks on pallet and uses banter to strap sacks to pallet to be returned to vendor
• Enters all ingredients into a data file with the following information: ingredient name, lot number, date, and pounds.
• Collaborates with shift supervisor to assure all raw materials are in the correct bins and the supervisors are notified of any changes.
• Responsible for railcar sampling
• Responsible for daily railcar inventory
• Responsible for daily TrackMobile safety checks
• Responsible and able to unload railcars. Makes sure resin is being unloaded at all times.
• Responsible for housekeeping of Tower, Mezzanine, Rail Car unloading Area and Entire Compound Plant ensuring a clean and safe work environment
• All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS:

• Able to identify all Compounds and Minor Ingredients
• Able to run the TrackMobile safely.
• Passes forklift safety training; classroom and driving test.
• Is up to date on all Safety training; computer and on job training.
• Knowledge and understanding of all elevator operation safety and rules.
• Dependable and punctual
• Works well in a group
• Ability to work independently and with accuracy
• Drive to take initiative

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Certified Fork Truck Operator License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to move objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders and stairs and the like
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, push, pull for extended periods of time, occasionally kneeling and bending

NOTE: This is a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. Shift differential: additional $1.00 between the hours of 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm; additional $1.50 between the hours of 7:00 pm - 7:00 am.

Because we believe in our workforce, we offer training, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive compensation package including:

• Starting salary $20.50 per hour
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurances
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement & 401K Plan
• Profit Share
• Life Insurance

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