Material Handler - Plastics 2nd shift

lesueurinc; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesueur Inc. is seeking a Material Handler for a 2nd shift (Mon-Thu 3pm-1:20am) with occasional OT; training on a 1st shift (5am-3:20pm) for up to four weeks. You will move materials with a forklift, prepare for production, and handle drying and quality checks. The role requires basic math and computer skills, plus forklift experience in a warehouse.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Reading and understanding work instructions.
• 6 months forklift experience required.
• Strong computer and math skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Place and retrieve product from designated areas via forklift to meet production and customer needs.
• Prepare materials for production by identifying material, measuring, weighing, labeling, and palletizing.
• Operate dryers at correct temperatures to prepare raw materials and ensure proper moisture levels.
• Maintain cleanliness of material handling equipment to prevent contamination.
• Check forklift and other equipment for proper operation and perform routine maintenance and cleaning.
• Ensure quality of work and adapt duties to accommodate Company needs.

Skills

Effective computer use

Basic Math skills

6 months forklift experience

Independent decision-making

Self-management

1-year forklift experience

Strong computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Reading and understanding work instructions

Job description

Material Handler

This is a 2nd shift position. Monday - Thursday 3pm - 1:20am with OT as required.

Training will occur on 1st shift for up to 4 weeks. (5am - 3:20pm Monday - Thursday

Job Description

• Place and retrieve product from appropriately designated areas via forklift and other material handling equipment throughout facilities to ensure that production and customer needs are met. May involve receipt of incoming material/product and may load and unload trucks.
• Prepare the materials for production by identifying which material is needed and mixing materials to job specifications; measure, weigh, mark, label, count, blend, track, calculate shot weight, record, inspect, verify, package and palletize a wide variety of products or materials.
• Operate dryers at the correct temperature to prepare raw materials and ensure the correct moisture levels, utilizing the moisture analyzer.
• Maintain cleanliness of material handling equipment to prevent material contamination.
• Check forklift and other equipment periodically for proper operation and may perform routine maintenance and cleaning.
• Responsible for quality of work and appropriately resolve unusual operating conditions. Willingly modifies work schedule and duties to accommodate Company needs. All other duties as assigned.
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Ideal Candidate

• Typically requires: A High School Diploma or equivalent, read and understand work Instructions, computer experience, independent decision making, and effective self-management.

• Minimum Education: Reading and understanding work instructions
  Preferred Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum Skills/Experience: Effective computer use. Basic Math skills. 6 months of fork truck experience. independent decision-making, and effective self-management.
  Preferred Skills/Experience: Above plus - 1-year forklift experience in a warehouse setting, strong Computer, and math skills

Functional Requirements

• Manually lift and move product and materials up to 55 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to reaching forward, reaching overhead, lifting, carrying, crouching, and bending
• Power grip and wrist turn, including the use of hand tools and/or steering fork truck
• Walk, sit, or stand for up to 10 hours with intermittent breaks
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• See, inspect, handle, and evaluate product quality
• Read and understand written English language work instructions
• Work in non-climate controlled environments, including hot and humid conditions
• Climb ladders and stairs of varying heights
• Wear task-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by LSI
  • Protective Footwear
  • Hearing Protection
  • Protective Eyewear
  • Gloves
  • Additional PPE as required for specific tasks

This job posting does cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.