Materials Handler, Packaging

Background

• Works under direct supervision of the Packaging Manger in a GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards.
• Performs manual and clerical duties related to inspecting, storing, issuing, and delivering a variety of materials, equipment and supplies associated with in-process chemical manufacturing. Able to foresee when to stock and take away packaged material, and may troubleshoot for packaging issues.

Tasks

• Foresee needs to keep packaging rooms supplied (including in-process material, boxes, drums, tape, zipties)
• Removal and storage of in-process and finished goods for packaging
• Maintain organization of packaging supplies and in-process material areas; inform Crew Leaders and Packaging Manager and/or Purchasing Department when stock reaches order level
• Assist in packaging room set-up; may assist with packaging and cleaning duties as needed
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves; load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, or dollies to move material or reorganize storage
• Lift heavy objects, clean work area, machines and equipment to assist operators
• Maintain and enhance site safety, follow procedures in #713
• Position also will back up Materials Handler to unload and load trucks at 8130 and 8150 dock
• Maintain and turn in all packing slips from deliveries
• Position will also back up other position to make boxes for the Packaging Department
• ALL material handlers should bring finished goods from 8130 to 8150 when traveling back and forth
• Any other tasks deemed necessary by Management for the betterment of Jost operations

Specifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) years of experience, manufacturing/GMP environment preferred
• Knowledge of:
  • Mathematics and English comprehension (Basic level)
  • Packaging operation and production processes (Thorough level)
  • Raw materials, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective distribution of goods (Basic level)
  • Safety, health and environment rules and regulations, policies and procedures (Advanced level)
• Skill in:
  • Troubleshooting and product inspection
  • Attention to detail and recordkeeping
• Ability to:
  • Work in extreme cold and hot (120F) environment
  • Comprehend oral and written English instruction
  • Drive fork lift in safe and efficient manner
  • Follow established policies and procedures
  • Exhibit manual dexterity, perceptual speed and extent flexibility
  • Adopt to rapidly changing priorities based on business needs
  • Work on weekends or overtime if needed
  • Pass pre-employment physical with drug screen and physical capabilities test
  • Squat to touch floor 10 times without assistance
  • Lifting: Graduated lift to 55 pounds in box 4" to 57"
  • Lifting: Stack 40, 55 lbs. bags within 10 minutes
  • Push at least 102 lbs. from any height.
  • Pull an average of 100 lbs. at 36"
  • Ascends/Descends vertical ladder 15 rungs (8 rungs 2 times)
  • Lifting: 30 lbs. to workers overhead extension for 1 repetition
  • Simulation of scraping movement: 20 lbs. CW/CCW for 2 minutes @ 18 ht.
  • Simulation of opening/closing a valve with cross bar at 60 ht.
  • Maneuver: 185 lbs. floor to 4" one time

FLSA

• Non-exempt

Current Openings for Materials Handler, Packaging Jobs at Jost Chemical Co.