MATERIAL HANDLER I

Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Utica, NY seeks a material handler to move products between locations, deliver raw materials, and palletize finished goods. You will operate pallet jacks and shrink-wrap equipment, maintaining accurate records and safe, clean work areas.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and prior manufacturing experience is preferred. High school diploma or equivalent is desired.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience working on a manufacturing machine required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production employees have ample raw materials to work.
• Assist in production reporting to supervisor. Accurately record raw and finished product.
• Locate product on racking.
• Ensure cleanliness of work area.
• Keep workplace safe.
• All other duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Material handling

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Shrink-wrap machine

Little David auto sealer

Flat carts/hand trucks

Job description

This position is responsible for the Movement of product from one location to another. Delivery of raw materials used for production and palletizing and shrink-wrapping of finished product. May use the following equipment: flat carts, hand trucks, pallet jack, shrink-wrap machine & Little David auto sealer.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS

• Ensure production employees have ample raw materials to work. Provide additional work material as needed.


• Assist in production reporting to supervisor. Accurately record raw and finished product.


• Locate product on racking.


• Ensure cleanliness of work area.


• Keep workplace safe.


• All other duties assigned by supervisor.

Computer/Technical Skills

May use flat carts, hand trucks, pallet jack, shrink-wrap machine and Little David auto sealer.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to stack, fill and count products. Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform key job elements.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Prior experience working on a manufacturing machine required.

RATE OF PAY

RATE OF PAY: $16.20/hour

CABVI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.