Material Handler / Truck Driver

Material Handler / Truck Driver

Position will be based at our Lakeville, CT manufacturing plant, however, this role will require short-distance material handling of raw materials and finished goods between Lakeville, CT and Millerton, NY. As a key member to the Production Team, this role has two (2) principal functions: one (1) Material Handler and two (2) Truck Driver. This position is responsible for providing organizing and maintaining stock of the material / product for molding and assembly, as well as safely transporting, loading and unloading product.

Material Handler:

• Maintain a proper flow of material to area of responsibility so that operation does not cease for lack of supplies.
• Ensure product is stored and utilized in FIFO manner.
• Move material via forklift, wrap and label finished product.
• Document lot control when assigned.
• Removes any old labels from gaylords, boxes and totes.
• Maintain proper rotation of raw material/components and card board boxes
• Daily Inventory counts as assigned by Production Manager/Purchasing Manager
• Assist in relieving machine operators from presses, when needed.
• Distribute delivery packages to the addressee
• Maintain the cleanliness of the production floor.

Truck Driver:

• Safely load and unload all equipment / materials, and properly secure all loads while obeying highway traffic regulations.
• Deliver equipment / materials in a timely manner as not to delay production on job sites.
• Ensure that product is stored and transported in a timely, efficient and chronologically manner.
• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area, maintaining the security of the warehouse and complying with OSHA and MSDS Standards.
• Make trips to Outsource Vendors and Suppliers as needed.
• Along with any other tasks that are assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Must possess a valid Forklift Certification. (Will certify if needed)
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Basic understanding of a machine operator and plastic injection molding.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Individual must have ability to reach with arms extended and/or overhead, excellent, hand dexterity, ability to bend, stoop, stretch, and similar activities.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime to meet customer needs and production schedules.
• Employee must able to frequently lift and or move up to 65 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is frequently required to stand for long periods of time.

Compensation Information:

21.00-22.00/hour

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