Material Handler - PM Available

Data-Mail, Inc.; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Rates

401K Matching Program

Overtime

Vacation and Paid Time Off

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Data-Mail, Inc. in Windsor, CT is seeking a Material Handler to move materials throughout the plant and help ensure on-time production.

The role involves checking schedules, filling out documentation, pulling materials to machines, coordinating with maintenance, and returning leftovers to the warehouse with recaps. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a valid license for operating an electric jack and Raymond forklift; the position offers 12-hour rotating shifts (days and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• License to operate electric jack and Raymond forklift required.
• Ability to move materials safely and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Check schedule and verify accuracy; report errors to supervisor.
• Fill out machine sheets and reports (shortage, meters).
• Move materials to machines and coordinate with mechanic when needed.
• Verify correct materials for each job and confirm setup readiness.
• Maintain production standards and ensure timely material flow.
• Return leftovers and used labels to warehouse with recaps.
• Keep work area neat and clean; assist in training new material handlers.
• Disposal of scrap and adherence to safety rules.

Skills

Forklift operation

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

License for operation of electric jack and Raymond forklift

Tools

Hand trucks

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Employee Windsor, CT, US

About Us

Data-Mail is a family owned company that was established in 1971 in Newington, CT as a leading national print and lettershop helping companies in a variety of industries with their personalization and direct mail services. We are now one of the largest employers in the Hartford, CT metropolitan region with over 800 employees working across two facilities and multiple shifts. Our services support some of the largest companies and advertising agencies in the country.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Competitive Pay Rates
• 401K Matching Program
• Opportunities for Overtime
• Vacation and Paid Time Off
• Weekly Pay

LOCATION

Windsor, CT

WORK SCHEDULE

12 hour rotating shift (DAYS 6 am - 6 pm/ NIGHTS 6pm - 6 am)

SUMMARY

Responsible for moving materials throughout the plant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Check the schedule and get recap from master recap stand. Read recap thoroughly check job as to accuracy, reporting any error or discrepancy to the production supervisor immediately.
2. 2. Fill out correct documentation, such as, machine sheet, shortage reports, meters.
3. 3. Pull materials to machine, verify the operator has the correct materials and call for the mechanic. If the material is the start of a new job in the bindery department, put one copy of the master recap with the role at the machine.
4. 4. In bindery, periodically check the small job rack for rolls of small jobs or samples to be run in the department, as required. Sign out on log. Advise supervisor that samples are available for setup.
5. 5. Continuously move correct material from the warehouse or staging area to the machines in a timely manner, ensuring machine operators do not run out of material. Advance order material through kanbans system.
6. 6. Move the leftover materials from the machines back to the appropriate warehouse location. A recap must accompany all leftovers. Remove all binding straps from the skid of materials and open boxes when necessary and dispose of properly. Condense all skids with the same material.
7. 7. Maintain production standards.
8. 8. Coordinate label requirements to ensure batches and tiers of sort are run in correct mail date order.
9. 9. Return remaining labels from a job removed from a machine before its completion directly to the label staging. Return all remaining materials to the warehouse. A recap is to accompany both labels and materials.
10. 10. Report any production, quality or safety problems to the production supervisor immediately.
11. 11. Keep work area neat and clean.
12. 12. Assist in the training of new material handlers.
13. 13. Remove all scrap materials from the immediate area and dispose of properly.
14. 14. Comply with company rules, regulations and procedures.
15. 15. Maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.
16. 16. Implement a commitment to quality philosophy and recommend methods and procedures to reduce cost and/or improve operating efficiency of the department.
17. 17. Keep manager/supervisor informed of activities and situations that will impact the achievement of corporate or department goals and objectives.
18. 18. Perform other related duties as required to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and company.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED
• License for operation of electric jack and Raymond forklift

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to operate hand trucks both manually and electrically powered
• Ability to follow procedures and documents