Material Handler - Distribution (Night Shift)

Huhtamaki, Inc.; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki, Inc. in Batavia Township, Ohio, seeks a Material Handler to move, store and ship raw materials and finished goods in production and warehouse areas. You will follow safety rules, operate material handling equipment, and collaborate with management to maintain accurate inventories.

The role involves loading/unloading trucks, performing material audits, using computer systems to track products, and keeping work areas clean to meet food safety standards. Weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, understand and follow written or oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Move materials through the facility using forklifts, pallet jacks or clamp trucks.
• Observe all safety rules to prevent injuries and protect property.
• Participate in continuous improvement events and teams.
• Use computer systems to dispense and receive product codes, locations and quantities.
• Load and unload trucks and conduct material audits.
• Maintain cleanliness and AIB-standard housekeeping in the work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

High School Diploma

Reading skills

Communication

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki. You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together. We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.

Job Description

DESCRIPTION Summary of Primary Purpose Moves, delivers, and stores raw materials and finished goods in Production or Warehouse areas. Maintains accurate inventories of all materials. Works directly under the supervision of Huhtamaki management.

Description of Major Responsibilities

• Observe all Huhtamaki safety rules and use safe working methods and procedures at all times to avoid injury, injury to co-workers, or damage to company property.
• Move material through facility with the use of material handling equipment (i.e. forklift, pallet jack, clamp truck, etc.) as required.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement events and teams.
• Use the computer to dispense and receive information such as product codes, part numbers, quantities, locations, comments, etc.
• Complete paperwork to properly document work performed.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Conduct material audits.
• General housekeeping in production or warehouse departments.
• Maintain department cleanliness to AIB standards.
• Operate Material handling equipment.
• Participate in AIB Housekeeping and Food Safety Programs. Provide plant housekeeping support.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements Employee works in a manufacturing environment. Individual will work a set schedule including regular weekend work. Requires standing (40%), sitting (40%), with occasional walking (10%). Requires twisting at waist, bending/stooping, squatting/kneeling. Incumbent will lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis and lift/carry more than 40 lbs. occasionally. Requires reaching at, above and below shoulder level.

Qualifications

• Requires basic educational level background normally acquired through the completion of high school level programs leading to a diploma or equivalent
• The ability to read, understand and comprehend written or oral instruction and the ability to communicate effectively with others. Requires near/far acuity and color vision.
• Must be able to work with little supervision.

Help protect food, people and the planet. Help us protect food, people and the planet We’re on a mission to be the first choice in sustainable packaging solutions so we can protect food, people and the planet. We need talented people like you to make that happen. We’re growing as a business which is opening up new roles and opportunities so it’s an exciting time to join us. We promise to offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported and make an impact, so we can all focus on the future together. Sounds like your sort of place?