MATERIAL HANDLER II CBS (MHIICBS)

Brodart-Co; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brodart Co. in Williamsport, PA, seeks a Material Handler III to ensure efficient movement of materials and smooth production flow. You will manage the CBS buffer area, transfer materials in totes to trucks, and release completed orders to the take-away conveyor.

You must read and follow written instructions, lift up to 70 lbs, and work in a production environment with variable temps and noise. Overtime may be required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and relevant Material Handler III experience.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work in a production environment.
• Flexibility to handle safety decisions in changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Move materials to and from designated areas for production processing.
• Manage CBS buffer area flow and overcrowding.
• Release completed orders to take-away conveyor.
• Assist with investigations of overages and mis-routings.
• Float across zones to balance workload as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and observe Brodart policies.

Skills

Material Handling

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Conveyor systems

Job description

Under the direction of the Compleat Book Services Production Supervisor or their designee, this position provides for the efficient handling and movement of materials to and from designated areas in the facility as may be required for processing of product.Responsible for the management of the CBS Buffer area to include:Flow of materials held in buffer and overcrowding.Transfer of materials in totes to trucks and staging in buffer area.Release of completed orders to take-away conveyor.Problem resolution.Works with co-workers to resolve issues related to overages, shortages and mis-routings.Performs investigations based on SCS (conveyor) information.May be the point of contact for special handling requests.Responsible to perform other duties of equal or lesser classification irrespective of required change in department, hours (including mandatory overtime) or work conditions as directed by supervisor.Responsible for regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.Maintain safe, clean and organized work areas, emptying trash cans and barrels and sweeping of floors, as needed.Cross training and substitution of tasks that may be of higher classification as required by supervision.High School diploma or equivalent and a relevant amount of experience as a Material Handler III or equivalent experience.Capable of performing at an advanced proficiency level of competence within production standards of efficiency and skill.Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.Flexible to make appropriate decisions regarding safety in handling materials and responsive to changing work environments.Ability to work/communicate effectively and respectfully with co-workers and to adhere to Brodart rules, policies and standards of conduct.Must be able to work in a production environment that may be subject to varied temperatures and other conditions, such as noise (conveyor) and dust.Must be able to stand/walk for 10 hour shifts and possess the ability to frequently bend and lift 50 lbs and up to 70 lbs occasionally and push book trucks weighing several hundred pounds.Required to float throughout the work area and move from zone to zone as workload requires.This position is subject to scheduled overtime which may be required based on production needs.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERBrodart Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.