Material Handler

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Material Handler

PAY STATUS: Hourly

PLANT/LOCATION: Stow, Ohio

DEPARTMENT: Shipping/Receiving

OVERVIEW OF

POSITION:

Stage & De-stage all raw

materials needed for a

particular area

POSITION

RELATIONSHIPS

SUPERVISES:

SUPERVISED BY: Inventory Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION:

 Lead all aspects of this job with a core safety mindset and contribute to ongoing

safety initiatives/improvement projects.

 To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.

 While performing any procedure, all associates and contract personnel must

observe applicable Safety, Health, Quality and Environmental rules and guidelines.

The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required.

 Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.

 Adhere to appropriate company operating procedures, benefit rules, employment,

safety and quality policies.

 Actively participate in CLEAN initiatives and culture.

 Oversee all activities for staging & de-staging raw materials for production listed on a

batch card for a particular area or work station.

 Staging:

o Touch base with department leader to determine which batch cards need

to be staged

o Retrieve requested item #, lot # and pounds (to the nearest container

weight) per the batch card

o Confirm each container is marked with item #, lot # and weight

o Stage all batch card ingredients together. Ensure skids are marked with

work order number.

 De-staging:

o Once the production operator has completed the work order. Any raw

material left over will be placed in the “De-Staging Area”

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o Operator to ensure each container is marked with appropriate item #, lot #

and pounds prior to placing in de-staging area

o Material Handler (MH) will return raws to an inventory location

o MH will confirm in Acumatica if the material has a previous inventory

location. If it does, that will be entered on a move sheets as the “from”

location. “To” location will be the location material is being sent to.

o Move sheet can either be updated by MH, or sent to Inventory Manager to

complete in Acumatica.

 MH will work with Receiving department to ensure new receipts are sent to an

appropriate location. If this is done at receipt, the Receiving Coordinator will add the

inventory location. If the location is chosen after receipt, the MH will ensure the

location is updated in Acumatica or move sheet will be sent to Inventory Manager to

complete.

 Assist in performing cycle counts as directed

 MH’s for Dry Side & Liquid Side will cross train to cover for each other as needed

 Cross train in Shipping & Receiving to assist if necessary

 Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times.

 Assist in organizing inventory, both raw materials and finished product.

 Assist in training other production associates in the area of shipping and receiving as

needed.

 Any other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING PREFERRED:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Competent / comfortable with use of information technology.

 State accredited high school diploma, GED, and / or comparable work experience.

 Prior work experience in shipping and logistics related job roles.

 Knowledge of shipping and receiving office-related responsibilities.

 Basic math skills.

 Organizational and multi-tasking skills.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by

an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or

hear.

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 The associate is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and

reach with hands and arms.

 The associate is frequently required to stand and walk.

 The associate may occasionally lift up to 60 pounds and manually move product.

 Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,

peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be occasionally exposed

to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

 Mental and physical dexterity to facilitate machine operation and physical ability to

obtain respirator clearance.

 The noise level in the work environment is often loud.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20