Shipper

The Honolulu Advertiser; Sunray (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading newspaper publishing company in Sunray, TX is seeking a Shipper to prepare and load materials, operate forklifts, and maintain a clean working environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a driver's license, and preferably experience in a manufacturing environment. Full-time opportunity with a focus on teamwork and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required; college degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL desirable.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and load van trailers with materials.
• Operate forklift and spotter truck for trailer movement.
• Maintain cleanliness of facility.

Skills

Ability to operate forklift

Strong mechanical abilities

Ability to meet physical requirements

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

College degree preferred

Tools

Forklift

Spotter truck

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Prepare and load van trailers – requires lifting of rolls of trailer liner paper, applying corrugated paper to line the inside of trailer, flipping of dock plate, operating dock lock, loading pallets of carbon black into the van trailer.
• FIBC (flexible intermediate bulk container) or “super sack” loading – attaching super sack to loading machine, adjusting calibrated weights to specifications, stenciling the super sacks, sampling and re-sampling per Quality Department requirements.
• Operate stretch-wrap machine to wrap pallets of carbon black.
• Prepare Hopper Cars and Hopper Trailers as assigned per written loading documents, including cleaning out residue from previous loads – climbing ladders and performing minor repairs; knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Loading Hopper Cars and Hopper Trailers, including use and lifting of screens and magnets, lifting of loading spouts, pushing carbon black to fill car or trailer; apply seals upon completion of loading.
• Filling and stacking of carbon black bags (1,000 bags per day required when pulling or stacking).
• Operate forklift to move pallets of carbon black and trash boxes.
• Operate spotter truck to shuttle empty and loaded hopper trailers inside the plant from loading area to parking lot, including hooking up air lines and adjusting trailer dolly height. Spotter truck operators are not required to leave Company premises.
• Operate powered sweeper to maintain cleanliness of Company grounds.
• Perform rail switches to move cars into and out of the plant to our rail spur, including changing rail switch position; pulling knuckle lever to separate railcars; setting/releasing hand brakes.
• Climb vertical ladders multiple stories for warehouse belt drop cleaning, warehouse tank switching, gauging, etc.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards (personal protective equipment and safety devices; safe operation of all machinery, tools and equipment).
• Actively participate in department/shift/team meetings; participate with safety or quality suggestions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required; college degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required (no suspensions); CDL desirable.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; previous experience with moving equipment preferred; strong mechanical abilities preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Characteristics

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime.
• High energy level, team player, excellent work ethic, ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to develop and enhance relationships with co-workers, other plant personnel, customers and auditors.
• Must be flexible and able to change directions quickly due to ever changing customer needs.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required; college degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required (no suspensions); CDL desirable.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous experience with moving equipment preferred.
• Strong mechanical abilities preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Newspaper Publishing

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