What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler Compound position at VEKA?
VEKA, a national leader in the vinyl extrusion industry, is accepting applications for a Material Handler in Compounding for our site in Fombell, PA .
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining raw material and finished goods inventory according to VEKA established standards enabling VEKA to provide a quality product/service to ensure customer satisfaction.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Responsible for daily forklift safety checks.
- Stocks and delivers raw materials to the correct floors and bins. 6th floor, 4th floor, and 3rd floor.
- Responsible for placing empty supersacks on pallet and uses banter to strap sacks to pallet to be returned to vendor
- Enters all ingredients into a data file with the following information: ingredient name, lot number, date, and pounds.
- Collaborates with shift supervisor to assure all raw materials are in the correct bins and the supervisors are notified of any changes.
- Responsible for railcar sampling
- Responsible for daily railcar inventory
- Responsible for daily TrackMobile safety checks
- Responsible and able to unload railcars. Makes sure resin is being unloaded at all times.
- Responsible for housekeeping of Tower, Mezzanine, Rail Car unloading Area and Entire Compound Plant ensuring a clean and safe work environment
- All other duties as assigned.
SKILLS:
- Able to identify all Compounds and Minor Ingredients
- Able to run the TrackMobile safely.
- Passes forklift safety training; classroom and driving test.
- Is up to date on all Safety training; computer and on job training.
- Knowledge and understanding of all elevator operation safety and rules.
- Dependable and punctual
- Works well in a group
- Good planning skills
- Ability to work independently and with accuracy
- Drive to take initiative
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Certified Fork Truck Operator License
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to move objects up to 50 pounds
- Ability to ascend or descend ladders and stairs and the like
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, push, pull for extended periods of time, occasionally kneeling and bending
NOTE: This is a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. Shift differential: additional $1.00 between the hours of 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm; additional $1.50 between the hours of 7:00 pm - 7:00 am.
Because we believe in our workforce, we offer training, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive compensation package including:
- Starting salary $20.50 per hour
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurances
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement & 401K Plan
- Profit Share
- Life Insurance