Processor I

Brodart Co.; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Brodart Co. is seeking a material handler to support efficient processing of materials for customer orders in a production environment. You will unload and reload materials, pick books, and move items using pallet jacks and conveyors.

You will also stock inventory, ensure proper labeling, and assist with special processing like RFID and security tags. The role requires dexterity, ability to follow instructions, and the stamina to stand for long shifts with occasional heavy lifting and overtime

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Finger dexterity and ability to measure and read a ruler.
• Ability to read and follow written or verbal instructions, accurately count and have good eyesight.
• Flexible to make appropriate decisions regarding safety in handling materials and respond 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 stand/walk for 8 hour shifts and frequently bend and lift 35 lbs. and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to push book trucks weighing several hundred pounds.
• Subject to scheduled overtime based on production needs.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials in preparation for processing and reload after completion using a pallet jack or equipment as needed.
• Pick books for customer orders.
• Stock and shelve inventory for future orders; research and correct stocking errors.
• Pocketer, Labeler, Sizer, Inserter, Gluer, and Biller tasks performed as required by process codes.
• Perform specials processing to include RFID, security tags, and special labels as required by the customer.

Skills

Finger dexterity

Measuring with ruler

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Operations, this position provides for the efficient processing of materials as may be required to satisfy customer orders.

• Responsible to unload materials in preparation for processing and to re-load materials upon completion using a pallet jack or other equipment to move materials as needed.


• Responsible to pick books for customer orders.


• Place selected books into or onto appropriate container which includes totes that travel via a conveyor line or on book trucks which must be manually moved.


• Responsible to stock and shelve inventory for future orders. Research and correct stocking errors as needed.


• Performs the following functions as assigned as part of the processing of materials according to specific instructions and customer requirements:


• Pocketer - Glues kits into books according to process codes.


• Labeler - Attach labels to spines of books pulls dust covers from books.


• Sizer - Measures each book with a ruler and pulls a plastic jacket to fit each book.


• Inserter - Inserts dust cover into a plastic jacket, books without dust cover get protection tapes over the spine labels.


• Gluer - Glues or tapes jackets onto books according to process codes.


• Biller - Takes care of paperwork and checks the books for quality.


• Responsible to perform specials processing to include RFID, security tags, special labels as required by the customer.


• 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.


• Cross training and substitution of tasks that may be of higher classification as required by supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Finger dexterity and ability to measure and read a ruler.


• Ability to read and follow written or verbal instructions, accurately count and have good eyesight.


• Flexible to make appropriate decisions regarding safety in handling materials and respond 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 35 lbs. and up to 50 lbs. occasionally and push book trucks weighing several hundred pounds.


• This position is subject to scheduled overtime which may be required based on production needs.