MATERIAL HANDLER II CBS (MHIICBS)

Brodart Co; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brodart Co. in Williamsport, PA is seeking Laborers/Helpers to support the CBS Buffer area, moving materials, transferring totes to trucks, and releasing orders to the take-away conveyor.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, be able to stand for long shifts, lift up to 70 lbs, and work overtime as needed in a production environment with varying temperatures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Able to stand for 10-hour shifts and lift up to 70 lbs.
• Capable of reading and following written instructions.
• Willing to work overtime and in varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Move materials to designated areas and manage CBS Buffer.
• Transfer materials in totes to trucks and stage in buffer area.
• Release completed orders to the take-away conveyor.
• Resolve problems related to overages, shortages and mis-routings.
• Support safety, attendance, and housekeeping in the work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reading & writing

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Conveyor systems

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: ARCH - Williamsport, PA 17701
• Position Type: 8 LABORERS/HELPERS
• Education Level: High School or GED
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Full Time

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.

Qualifications

• 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 EMPLOYER

Brodart Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.