Material Handling Associate

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of forklift operating experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work with all levels of employees.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Sound oral and written communication skills.
• Complete the necessary ProAmpac training program.

Description

Hanover Park, IL: The Material Handler functions under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Lead. This position is responsible for loading, unloading, and moving materials within plant, prepares make-ready pallets for printing, slitting, pouch-making, and spouting operations by performing the following duties:

• Ensure personal compliance with all company Quality System, Operational, and Human Resource policies, procedures, and practices, including Safety and housekeeping procedures.
• Generates pick list or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be staged per job.
• Cooperates and coordinates with warehouse manager and other departments to ensure material availability based on production schedule and needs.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves either by hand or utilizing lifting equipment.
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area and documents such movements.
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on pick list.
• Attaches identifying barcodes or labels to materials or marks information on cases, or other containers.
• Operates forklift truck, electric hoist or pallet mover to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Cross trains in receiving, shipping; backs-up department as needed.
• Resolves inventory variances and participants in inventory cycle counts.
• Participates in on-going training opportunities and supports a continuous quality improvement environment.
• Review work instructions and procedures that are applicable to the position.
• Perform other assignments as requested by ProAmpac management.