Material Handler - 3:20PM - 11:30PM M-F

The Material Handler is responsible for the movement of material throughout the site.  This may include loading/unloading of trailers and movement of raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.

This role will be on  B-Shift, 3:20PM - 11:30PM, Mon to Fri.

 

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

Activities and duties may vary dependent upon site specific needs. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to: 

• Move material to/from raw, WIP, Finished, Shipping, Receiving, and manufacturing areas. 
• Unload/load trucks/tankers with incoming/outgoing materials. - Verify materials against receiving/shipping documents. 
• Complete appropriate transactions to document the movement of material within the Inventory Management System.
• Support inventory accuracy:
• Complete warehouse and departmental cycles counts and correct discrepancies
• Help manage winding drum and rack inventories
• Raw/Finishing warehouse:
• Pick up and transfer material racks, pallets, and other consumable supplies to/from production areas as required.
• Condense warehouse space and maintain good housekeeping

 

• Perform all assignments, duties, and tasks in a safe manner following standard procedures and practices. Encourage others to do so. Correct and/or report all unsafe conditions immediately. 
• Perform duties to continuously improve quality and productivity.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area. 
• Assist in equipment maintenance activities as directed. 
• Communicate and coordinate necessary information to appropriate department/shift employees to ensure effective operations. 
• Lead in the recycling of pallets, cardboard, and scrap materials. 
• Support all 5S housekeeping activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instruction.
• Must regard safety as a core value; must serve as role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures. 
• Must have strong service and quality focus; address issues effectively when problems arise and take initiative to understand root cause, then communicate / education team in a timely manner. 
• Must be able to actively contribute in a team based environment; encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management to effectively reach a common goal. 
• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn and share knowledge; must take initiative to cross-train and sustain acquired skills. 
• Must have demonstrated record of flexibility and dependability in order to support production and customer focus.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with computer applications, especially strong MFG Pro transactional skills.

 

Preferred Requirements

• 3-5+ year’s previous material handling experience.
• Solid interpersonal skills, mathematical aptitude, mechanical/technical aptitude and logical problem solving skills.
• Skilled in working independently in a safe and timely manner necessary.
• Be motivated towards productivity, safety and quality improvements
• Experience leading continuous improvement efforts and knowledgeable about ELS Operating Principles preferred.
• Adaptive, flexible, able to handle ambiguity.
• Experience working in a team environment.

NOTE: The physical requirements of this role may vary by location.  A detailed listing of the physical requirements may be obtained from the local Human Resource contact or the site Occupational Health Nurse.

 

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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