Material Handler I- $2000 Sign on Bonus Available!

PLASKOLITE; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

PLASKOLITE is seeking a Material Handler I to join their manufacturing facility in Scranton, PA. The role involves inspecting equipment, loading materials, and maintaining productive operations. With a competitive hourly rate of $17.50 and a $2000 sign-on bonus, this full-time position offers promising career growth in the plastics manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary; valid driver's license required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Basic mathematical proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect forklifts daily for safe operation.
• Assist in loading and unloading of trucks.
• Count and record number of units of materials moved.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem Solving

Reliability

Cooperation

Education

Sufficient education to make appropriate arithmetic equations

Tools

Forklift Operation

Basic Computer Skills

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 12-hour shifts.

Compensation: $17.50/hour plus shift differential, $2,000 Sign on Bonus

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Inspect forklifts daily to ensure proper and safe operation.
• Follow instructions to ascertain raw materials and other materials needed for daily production.
• Ensure extrusion operators and production assistants obtain needed supplies and materials in a timely manner.
• Observe and document silo readings to ensure appropriate amount of material is available for daily production.
• Assist or perform the loading and unloading of trucks.
• Assist in the operation and general maintenance of grinders as necessary.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand and by forklift.
• Loads regrind and transport to designated areas.
• Wrap and band finished material and transport to designated areas.
• Count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled as needed.
• Communicate daily issues and pertinent information to production assistants, operators and leads as needed.
• Fill propane tanks for forklifts as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Qualifications

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Attention to Detail - Being meticulous about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Communication - The ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Cooperation - Pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Integrity - Complete transparency and openness. Trustworthy, forthright and honest.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Nerve - Nerve to make bold commitments and set stretch targets. Drives and embraces change.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Respect - Respect each other, our customers and suppliers.
• Teamwork - Communicating and working together to serve our customers.
  
  

Skills & Abilities

Education: Sufficient education to make appropriate arithmetic equations and complete written documentation; or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training that provides the desired knowledge, skills and characteristics.

Required Experience: No prior experience necessary

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills

Certifications & Licenses: Valid Driver's License

Other Requirements: Ability to read, write, and understand the English language. Basic mathematical proficiency in the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and fractions. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; reading gauges and similar measuring devices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand F

Walk F

Sit O

Manually Manipulate O

Reach Outward F

Reach Above Shoulder F

Climb F

Crawl O

Squat or Kneel O

Bend F

10 lbs or less C

11-20 lbs C

21-50 lbs F

51-100 lbs O

Over 100 lbs O

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less C

13-25 lbs C

26-40 lbs F

41-100 lbs O

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral)
• Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking.
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Steel Toe Boots, Hearing Protection, Safety Glasses
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical manufacturing environment with loud noise.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing

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