What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler B shift position at Puratos?
Primary Responsibilities
- Inspect forklift prior to use. Check general condition and battery charge.
- Load pallet dispenser and slip-sheets.
- Stage packaging materials for the production runs.
- Pull product from warehouse or staging area, check orders, load trailers per pick/pull sheets.
- Record batch/lot codes and amount pulled on pick/pull sheet.
- Ensure that each pallet is logged prior to going in the warehouse or on a trailer.
- Observe and follow FEFO- first expiring, first out rule.
- Check in and sign out drivers; give them the proper paperwork.
- Loading and unloading of pallet trailers and transfer trailers.
- Help with inbound raw material deliveries when shorthanded.
- Ability to stack pallets of finished goods and raw materials and build mixed pallets when needed.
- Keep warehouse clean and organized, including sweeping and other simple cleaning tasks.
- Help with daily, monthly, and yearly inventory counts when needed.
- Understand and adhere to safe working practices and ergonomics programs.
- Understand and adhere to company GMP and food safety programs.
- Some areas are dusty.
- Operating forklift including repeatedly getting on and off throughout the shift.
- Lifting up to 55 lbs.
- Lifting up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
- Regular walking, standing, bending, and twisting.
- Actively participate in all required safety training and adhere to company health and safety policies.
- Maintain a safe work environment by identifying and reporting potential hazards or unsafe conditions immediately to a supervisor.
- Properly use and maintain required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), tools, and equipment.
- Safety is everyone’s responsibility; all employees are expected to act in a safe manner at all times to prevent incidents.
- Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company-specific safety procedures (e.g., JHA, Lockout/Tagout).
- Operate heavy machinery and equipment safely, ensuring all safety guards are in place and functional.
- Maintain a safe, ergonomic workspace, including attending, and participating in safety drills and emergency evacuation training.
- Possesses a thorough knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
- Produces high-quality, accurate work with strong attention to detail.
- Exhibits high levels of integrity, dependability, and trustworthiness.
- Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Hourly compensation for this position is based on skills and experience, ranging from $19.00 - $23.00
Salary : $19 - $23