Materials Handler

Position Summary: Associates in the Material Handler position are responsible for keeping the printing presses, laminators, slitters and converting machines stocked with materials so they can produce quality flexible packaging materials on time in accordance with specific work instructions and applicable safety and quality assurance procedures. In the event of absence, these job responsibilities will be covered by employees in the “Inventory Specialist” or another employee in, “Material Handler” positions. Responsibilities and Duties: This job description and performance standard document has been prepared as a guide to ensure better communication and understanding. All responsibilities, however, have not been included, nor could they be. Your Supervisor/Manager may from time to time ask you to perform other related duties not specifically included in this description. Likewise, this description will be revised when required to meet current business needs. Checks all tools and equipment at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure good housekeeping is maintained, documents housekeeping as required, and contacts Maintenance whenever equipment is not running properly. Completes preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment as assigned. Assumes “ownership” of the warehouse area by removing clutter, properly labeling and moving materials in a timely manner, completing daily house-keeping activities, and appropriate adjustments are completed to guarantee material inventory accuracy. Maintains the “Five Second Rule” whereby anyone walking through the warehouse can tell in 5 seconds or less whether everything is in its proper place. As an ongoing goal, the area should always be “inspection-ready”. Performs daily forklift inspection and documents findings on the “Daily Forklift Inspection Checklist”. Carefully operates forklifts and other equipment in a safe manner to assure safety for everyone and avoid damage to materials, equipment and building assets. Any “near miss” or actual damage must be reported immediately to the Shift Leader or MMLM. Works proactively and with a sense of urgency to ensure that all machines within the facility are kept stocked with materials in support of the production schedule as well as properly returning and documenting materials to the warehouse when required. Alerts Material Coordinator, MMLM or Shift Leader immediately when scheduled materials have not yet been received or are not physically here. Minimizing machine down time due to lack of materials is a key goal of this position. Labels all materials and accurately. Accounts for and documents all material movements to maintain our inventory and location accuracy. Wraps, bands, labels, and secures materials to pallets for safe movement of materials. Make sure all material (boxes, zippers, film, cores) are pulled in FIFO (first in first out). Assists with monthly physical inventory both on and offsite locations. Ensures that all…