Material Handling Associate

Summary

Identify, transport, pack, and remove and dispose of materials.

Level of Work

This position oversees general housekeeping and maintenance of the production work areas, including stacking used skids and end boards, maintaining corrugated Gaylords for recycling, organizing and maintaining recycling program, and ensuring upkeep of tow motor operation, water levels, charging, and notifying team leader if service is required. This position is also responsible for bailer operation in support of the recycling program.

Job Dimensions

This position works with production and shipping personnel to ensure that orders can be completed in a timely manner, works alongside other employees to ensure a safe work environment, and assists in packaging as needed, in particular, large sheets. This individual also completes other assignments as required by the production team leader.

Essential Job Functions

Primary Responsibilities

1. Transports materials and completes prep-work (i.e. cut cores, un-pack materials and prep for slitting, to support slitting operations to maintain an on-time schedule.  Consistently setting up the next job and assists in setting up of the slitter for daily operation.
2. Transports incoming materials from shipping area to assigned locations.
3. Transports all materials requested for any machine operator as needed, when able by prepping jobs.  Open/prep of master rolls for transition to forklift.
4. Transports and stores unused rolls from machine operators back into their proper locations.
5. Transports various raw materials from receiving department to proper location in warehouse
6. Delivers custom finished products from slitter to shipping.
7. Empties dump hoppers and gaylords and operates the bailer for disposal of recyclable materials.
8. Maintains materials in the proper locations in the warehouse and maintains a clean atmosphere in the warehouse.
9. Works with outside vendor to dispose of skids as needed.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The employee must possess the ability to lift up to 80 lbs. and must be able to walk, balance, bend, carry, push, reach, sit and stand.  Must also be able to stand and operate for up to 7 hours. The employee must be able to hear, see and communicate verbally to exchange information.   

 Education/License Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent

Experience Requirements (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

Requires:

1. Experience working independently and in a team setting
2. Strong communication skills
3. Positive attitude in a working environment
4. Ability to operate a tow motor with safety knowledge
5. Honest, prompt and dependable
6. Reliable transportation

Competency Requirements

Core Competencies Required:

1. Principles & Values: Behaves consistently with clear personal values that complement those of the organization.
2. Conscientiousness: Follows accepted protocols, delivers commitments when expected, models punctuality, and supports group decisions.

   3. Communication: Interacts with others through verbal and non-verbal means to present information in an engaging and understandable manner. Applies the use of listening and other attending behaviors to gain a shared understanding of the topic at hand.

   4. Collaboration: Understands the importance of relationships to enable effective teamwork. Modifies personal style, focuses on the needs of others, and listens effectively to ensure effective outcomes for group endeavors.

Job-Specific Competencies Required:

1. Interpersonal Effectiveness: Interacts well with others to achieve goals with minimal conflict and confrontation
2. Flexibility: Adapts to changing demands and circumstances without difficulty. Maintains composure and effectiveness under demanding circumstances.

   3.  Action Orientation: Initiates action with a drive to achieve and to be successful in whatever they attempt. Possesses high energy with a desire to stay busy and engaged.

   4. Attention to Detail: Has the ability to discern between various materials that are very similar and accurately and quickly pull and provide materials for machine set-ups. Must be able to read and interpret paperwork to ensure proper materials are used for production. Accurate completion of required paperwork is also a must.

   5. Technical Expertise:  Has knowledge of the operation of material handling equipment, including powered lift trucks. Has the ability to learn the various materials used at our facility.

Core Behavioral Attributes

Communicate with multiple team members and other departments as needed to provide exceptional support to both external and internal customers.  Follow the employee handbook on corporate mission and code of conduct, protect confidential information, and support organizational initiatives, production and our core values.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Grafix.