Material Handler - Distribution (Night Shift)

Huhtamaki, Inc.; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki, Inc. is seeking a dedicated employee in Batavia Township for material handling in production and warehouse areas. The role involves moving materials, maintaining inventory, and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and effective communication skills. Employees will work in a manufacturing environment requiring physical activity, including lifting up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions effectively.
• Must work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Move, deliver, and store materials as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventories of all materials.
• Load and unload trucks.

Skills

Material handling

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Clamp truck

Job 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.

Major Responsibilities

• Observe all Huhtamaki safety rules and use safe working methods and procedures at all times to avoid 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.

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.