Material Handler — Fast, Safe Packing & Palletizing

westfalltech; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfall Technik in Hopkinsville, KY is seeking a Material Handler responsible for ensuring raw materials and finished goods are properly packed, palletized, and moved between warehouse and manufacturing to meet customer requirements.

You will operate material handling equipment, assist technicians, maintain clean work areas, and support problem solving and continuous improvement teams. A high school diploma or GED and forklift experience are preferred; PPE must be used at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Must use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the job.

Responsibilities

• Move and prepare raw materials and finished product for manufacturing.
• Break relief.
• Assist technician and Inspector Packers when needed.
• Disposal of waste to proper container and regrind product as required.
• Prepares finished product for warehouse.
• Housekeeping and organization of facility.
• Recordkeeping as required.
• Operate all material handling equipment.
• Change films when needed.
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Maintain and improve a safe working environment.
• Participate in problem solving & improvement teams.
• Maintain proper amount of additive at machine (color, etc.).

Skills

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Westfall Technik in Hopkinsville, KY is seeking a Material Handler responsible for ensuring raw materials and finished goods are properly packed, palletized, and moved between warehouse and manufacturing to meet customer requirements.

You will operate material handling equipment, assist technicians, maintain clean work areas, and support problem solving and continuous improvement teams. A high school diploma or GED and forklift experience are preferred; PPE must be used at all times.