Material Handler 2

Position Title: Material Handler 2

Pay Rate: $22.11 hour

Category/Shift: Hourly, Full-Time

Physical Location: 1225 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Itasca, IL

The Job You Will Perform:

• Handle and maintain the flow of materials throughout the plant

• Complete daily pre-start forklift maintenance inspection report (or VCR)

• Complete and submit load sheet to accurately record bale count, loading start/stop times for finished goods on outbound shipments

• Follow proper trailer loading and unloading lock-out/tag out procedure

• Assist with sorting, deboxing and moving pallets/materials on the plant floor

• Assist with removing finished bales and storing them in the proper location

• Load and unload trailers

• Complete PMs for all certified mobile equipment regularly

• Attend and participate in plant safety meetings

• Manage controllable costs through proper equipment, tool and consumable usage

• Report any safety or maintenance concerns

• Adhere to plant policies and guidelines

• Other duties may be assigned

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Must be 18 years of age

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

• Ability to work any shift as needed

• Ability to work overtime as needed

• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job

• Ability to pay close attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment

• Alertness, visual ability, and concern for quality

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem-solving skills

• Flexibility and adaptability to changing work demands

• Process improvement mindset

• On-the-job success in safety, attendance & quality of work expected

• Ability to communicate with dispatch when trailers are completely loaded and/or unloaded including trailer number, door number

• Ability to communicate with floor lead - maintenance issues, downtime, production issues, unacceptable or non-conforming loads, poor bale quality, errors on supplier tickets versus actual receipts any other issues with material being handled

• Ability to operate/monitor the following equipment: Forklift, Skid Steer, Electronic Pallet Jack, Hand Truck