Material Handler (nights only)

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG; Gordonsville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse and Inclusive work culture

Commitment to sustainability

Job summary

A leading packaging company is seeking a Night Shift Material Handler to support its Mixing and Raw Materials Departments. Responsibilities include ensuring safety and quality standards, utilizing RF Scanners for material movement, and operating industrial equipment. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and thrive in fast-paced environments with a strong emphasis on accountability. The role requires effective teamwork and communication skills, making it suitable for motivated individuals looking for a challenging position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; related experience is a plus.
• Ability to operate industrial equipment safely.
• Experience in a fast-paced, accountable environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Mixing and Raw Materials Departments.
• Lead safety, quality, and improvement initiatives.
• Utilize RF Scanner for material movement.

Skills

Safety procedures

Quality control

Material handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF Scanner

Industrial fork truck

Bailer

Job description

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

Night Shift Material Handler - Raw Materials

Summary

Provides support to the Mixing Department and Raw Materials Department. This is a Nights only position, 12 hour shifts, 4 on/4 off.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead by example - promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Complete a Risk Assessment at the beginning of every shift.
• Recognize and mitigate safety hazards and quality issues.
• Responsible for proper housekeeping and safety practices in work area.
• Utilise RF Scanner to move materials upstairs in SAP.
• Convey materials from storage, dock or work sites to mixing lines.
• Utilise the BDE system to upload rework when applicable.
• Ownership of the collapsible bin staging area and staging material for the Grinders.
• Band rework rolls or sheets utilizing a bander.
• Grind rework and records quantity ground into grinding logbook.
• Sift rework and records material sifted into sifting logbook.
• Pulverise rework and record material pulverised into pulverising logbook.
• Pump liquids into the liquid tanks and record this activity in the liquid pumping logbook.
• Record rework added to silo in the silo‑filling logbook.
• Record rework removed from the silo in the silo‑unloading logbook.
• Unload materials for shipments off trucks and follow KP Policy on Dock Operation.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials.
• Stack materials as needed to ensure an efficient work environment.
• Utilise bailer to band scrap Supersacks.
• Clean work area, machines, and equipment to maintain working area.
• Complete inspection checklist prior to use of fork truck/walk‑behind.
• Operate industrial fork truck/walk‑behind to assist in loading or moving raw materials and rework.
• Operate Floor Sweeper at the end of every shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Apply Now!

If you are determined, thrive in a fast‑paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people fromunderrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in theorganization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.

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