Material Handler III -- Packing

Brodart; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Brodart in Williamsport, PA, is seeking a materials handler to move and process items in production. Under supervision, you will pack materials for shipment, prepare labels, and enter order data into SCS and Oracle.

This full-time role requires a High School diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 70 lbs, stand for 8 hours, and work overtime as needed. You will maintain clean work areas and support various production tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Able to read and understand filling conventions, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Flexible to make decisions regarding safety in handling materials and changing work environments.
• Able to work respectfully with co-workers and adhere to Brodart rules and standards.
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours, lift 40 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs occasionally, and push book trucks.
• Subject to overtime based on production needs.

Responsibilities

• Pack materials for shipment and determine carton size to protect product.
• Enter order information into computer systems (SCS and Oracle) and process labels.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and support cross training as needed.
• Perform other duties of equal or lesser classification as directed by supervision.

Skills

Reading/writing instructions

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Books Production 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.

• Pack materials for shipment in appropriate containers, i.e. determines size of carton based on order quantity, to ensure product quality and guard against damage. May use packing paper to prevent sliding and damage during shipment.
• Responsible to enter information into computer system as necessary for order fulfillment in SCS and Oracle and processing of appropriate labels and stickers, such as may be necessary for foreign and/or special accounts.
• 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.
• 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.

Location & Details

• Job Location**ARCH [PA, USA]
• Travel Percentage**None
• Shift Type**Full Time
• Position Type**8 LABORERS/HELPERS
• Education Level**High School or GED

Qualifications

• High School diploma and/or GED equivalent.
• Capable of performing at an acceptable proficiency level of competence within production standards of efficiency and skill.
• Ability to read and understand filling conventions, 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), dust and glue or adhesives.
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hour shifts and possess the ability to frequently bend and lift 40 lbs and up to 70 lbs occasionally and push book trucks weighing several hundred pounds.
• Close and distant vision, using hands and fingers to handle and feel, talk and hear.
• This position is subject to scheduled overtime which may be required based on production needs.