Material Handler (3rd Shift)

Position Summary

This position is responsible for helping with set up the production and mixing schedule, assisting with workflow processes, and participating on project teams relating to work group. This position assists Value Stream Team Leaders with activities and fills in on the production floor when needed.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate material handling equipment such as standup and sit-down forklifts, walkie-riders and material tuggers.
• Keep accurate records of all materials and weigh when required
• Maintain appropriate inventory documentation through computer transactions.
• Stretch wrap material, if required.
• Dump scrap tubs as required.
• Change batteries of equipment as required.
• Must use some physical effort to perform job duties.
• Must maintain operator certification for material handling equipment.
• Able to foster professionalism with all associates along with internal and external customers
• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment. Notify leadership of unsafe conditions or practices unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately.
  
  

Department Specific/ Non-essential Functions

• Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.
• Participate on project teams, star point teams and kaizen events when needed.
• Attend and participate in all training opportunities required to develop in the role
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Experience

Previous experience in manufacturing preferred

Preferred Skills/ Qualifications

• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Sound decision making skills
• Good math, reading and writing skills
• Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention
  
  

Skills/ Competencies

• Basic computer skills
• Vision: Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks
• Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment and hoist, if needed
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate material handling equipment
• Ability to work in hot temperatures
  
  

None at All

(0%)

Occasional

(1-33%)

Frequent

(34-66%)

Continuous

(67-100%)

Lift/Carry

X

Up to 10 lbs

X

11-20 lbs

X

21-50 lbs

X

Bending

X

Twist/Turn

X

Reach Below Knee

X

Push/Pull

X

Squat/Kneel

X

Stand/Walk

X

Sit

X

Lifting Above Shoulders

X

Other Skills

Ability to work well in a team environment

Assessment

Employee must successfully complete Pre-employment screening

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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