Materials Handler

Packaging Material Handler

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Job Title: Packaging Material Handler

Job Type: Beginner/Entry Level General Labor

Location: Hanover, Pennsylvania

General Job Description: The Packaging Material Handler is responsible for working on the production floor to assist with bringing product to and from the warehouse and to handle materials (cardboard, plastic barrels, and bag film) related to food production.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reads production schedule to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.

Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.

Requires visual verification of items, physical movement of the product from production into the warehouse area.

If applicable, operates/drives material handling equipment to transport stored items within the packaging room/facility.

Responsible for removal and waste tracking in the packaging department.

Inspects product load for accuracy, and safely moves it around the packaging floor or other parts of the facility as needed to ensure timely and complete delivery.

Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage area or to other designated areas using a manual pallet jack.

Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.

Opens bales, crates, and other containers. Removes excess cardboard and straps to be disposed of properly.

Moves portable equipment to packaging floor from storage area and sets up per requirements while maintaining safety standards.

Manually or mechanically loads and unloads materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.

Operates or tends automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines.

Maintains general housekeeping duties, sweeps floors, retrieves pallets, and distributes to proper locations; performs light maintenance. Ensure all recyclables are placed in designated bins and are 5S compliant.

Practices and adheres to appropriate safety procedures, including but not limited to, wearing all needed PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.

Marks materials with identifying information.

Performs other job-related projects, duties and assignments as directed by supervision, including packing.

Other duties that may be performed by the Packaging Material Handler are, but not limited to safe housekeeping, keeping work areas clean; storing supplies in designated areas; keeping aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions; removing trash from work area floor; following instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights. Practices and adheres to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) guidelines/procedures.

Mandatory overtime may be required.

May perform other duties as required.

Qualifications for the Job

Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.

Experience: 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements

Sitting: Seldom

Driving: Occasionally

Standing: Continuously

Walking: Continuously

Using hands: Continuously

Climbing: Occasionally

Squatting/Kneeling: Frequently

Talking/Hearing: Continuously

Two Handed Carry: Occasionally

Reaching: Continuously

Pushing: Continuously

Pulling: Continuously

Overhead Work Standing: Occasionally

Ladder Climbing: Occasionally

Repetitive Twisting Standing: Frequently

Fine motor Skills/Manipulation: Continuously

Bending: Continuously

Vision (Far, Near, Peripheral, and Depth Perception): Continuously

Follow Directions and Routines: Frequently

Concentrate, Memorize, and Recall: Frequently

Analyze Data: Seldom

Problem Solving: Seldom

Work Independently with Appropriate Judgment: Frequently

Read, Write, Comprehend Numbers and Words: Frequently

Lift/Carry/Push Weight: Up to 10 lbs.: Continuously

Up to 25 lbs.: Frequently

Up to 50 lbs.: Frequently

Up to 100 lbs.: Frequently (must be with assistance)

More than 100 lbs.: Frequently (must be with assistance)

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $20.45. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.