Class B License, Communication Skills, Electricity, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Manufacturing, Multitasking, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Safety Compliance, Team Player, Writing Skills
The Material Handler performs multiple duties of handling, processing, and disposal of certain material. The material maybe sawdust, incinerated or waste material.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Job related experience is preferred.
- Manufacturing experience is preferred.
SKILLS AND TALENTS:
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Decision making/problem solving skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Lift up to 100 lbs. at waist level, up to 80 lbs. at shoulder level, and up to 80 lbs. at floor level on an occasional basis when handling products.
- Push or pull with up to 100 lbs. of force on an occasional basis when moving products.
- Generate up to 80 lbs. of grip strength on an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.
- Generate up to 15 lbs. of pinch strength on an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.
- Display average coordination with each hand on a continuous basis while performing job tasks.
- Climb ladder or machines on an occasional basis while performing job tasks.
- Perform elevated work on an occasional basis when handling products.
- Stoop, kneel or squat on an occasional basis when handling products.
- Reach forward and to the side on a frequent basis when handling products.
- Stand and walk on a continuous basis during the course of each shift.
- This job requires the use of close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth vision.
- Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 10 hours per day.
PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Pass drug screen
- Pass pre-work ability screen
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Pass pre-employment tests
- Pass vision screening test
- Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner
ENVIRONMENT:
- Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas
- Season high temperatures and humidity
- Work with hazardous material
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures
- Regular/dependable attendance required
- Flexibility of work hours including overtime
- Able to work with and around moving equipment
- Operate equipment that requires close control and adjustment
- Take and pass initial hazardous waste training and attend annual refresher course
- Sawdust technician will be required to maintain a Class B Electrician license
- Must maintain a PIV License
- Ability to rotate to other positions as needed
- Other duties may be assigned
PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Pass drug screen
- Pass pre-work ability screen
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Pass pre-employment tests
- Pass vision screening test
- Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner
ENVIRONMENT:
- Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas
- Season high temperatures and humidity
- Work with hazardous material
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures
- Regular/dependable attendance required
- Flexibility of work hours including overtime
- Able to work with and around moving equipment
- Operate equipment that requires close control and adjustment
- Take and pass initial hazardous waste training and attend annual refresher course
- Sawdust technician will be required to maintain a Class B Electrician license
- Must maintain a PIV License
- Ability to rotate to other positions as needed
- Other duties may be assigned