Material Handler II - Little Rock, AR

The Material Handler II supports the Single Serve personnel and is responsible for several production-based duties including but not limited to: moving inventory (both raw and finished goods) in and out of the production area, staging machines with proper materials, and stacking and wrapping finished goods on pallets.

The Material Handler II position reports to the Single Serve Leads. This position will receive daily supervision and instructions from the Single Serve Leadership Team (Leads and Production Manager).

Principal Job Duties:

• Accurately interpret work orders and other instructions to assure proper materials and specifications are being followed.
• Ensure that all machines are staged with adequate materials to perform necessary work orders.
• Execute material changeovers on select machines frequently throughout the shift.
• Accurately complete all required quality checks and paperwork.
• Move raw materials from the inventory area into the production area and finished material to shipping area for transport.
• Operate an electric or manual pallet jack in a safe and proficient manner.
• Stretch wrap and secure pallets for shipping.
• Complete RF transactions to ensure tracking and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize barcode scanning technology to complete transactions of transfers.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment on the production floor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management; tasks are not exclusive or limited to duties specified on this list.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, standards, safety and GMP requirements.
• Follow all required work safety procedures to include wearing all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Perform all duties and actions in a safe manner and continuously monitor areas to ensure that safety procedures are being followed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift/Motorized Pallet Jack certification or ability to become certified
• 6 months of previous experience in manufacturing/production environment
• Ability to organize and manage time effectively
• Ability to follow a schedule, as well as verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate comfortably and work with co-workers in a team environment
• Ability to display sound logic and attention to details
• Functions and operates comfortably in a very active and fast-paced environment
• Must demonstrate excellent listening skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Ability to read department documents and reports

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

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• We are currently a production facility that operates 24 hours a day 5 days a week but always have the possibility (if sales needs demand) to go 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Current shift work is 1^st Shift working 5:30am-2pm, 2^nd Shift working 1:30pm-10pm and 3^rd Shift working 9:30pm to 6am.
• May be required to work weekends, overtime, holidays, and rotating shifts as needed.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. regularly.
• This position is in a plant environment and will include exposure to loud noises, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations.
• Must be able to use hands to finger, handle or touch object or controls.
• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, climbing and other active movements.
• Ability to work all shifts, prolonged period working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive action that entail frequent movements.
• Must be able to have a secondary backup shift option if our production needs call for a change in shift
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment.