Material Handler - Packer/Blender Technician

Material Handler - Packer/Blender Technician

Location: Pass Christian, Nearest Major Market: Biloxi, Nearest Secondary Market: Gulfport

The SBC Packing-Blending Technician is responsible for SBC Packing and Blending, operating process equipment, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of machinery & equipment. The candidate must have knowledge of general safety procedures and be able to communicate effectively with team members. This position is expected to uphold and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety and work rules, and OSHA/MSDS Standards. This individual is also responsible for counting and inspecting products and notifying leadership when there are damages or discrepancies. These associates are accountable for the safe and efficient operation of all equipment and will be expected to perform all duties as assigned. As part of the DSV team, Associates are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, and quality. Associates are expected to comply with all corporate and site-specific policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform SBC packing operations in accordance with established procedures and production requirements.
• Efficiently produce filled SBC product in accordance with visual standards.
• Perform Flushout/Grade Changes in accordance with production requirements.
• Maintain an organized work area.
• Perform blending duties for Dry Blend and Wet Blend operations following all area SJP.
• Follow blend back campaigns as communicated from Supervisor.
• Prepare emptied bags and discard consumed raw materials during blending.
• Maintain an organized work area.
• Perform support duties and tasks for Chemours Bulk Operations.
• Inspect all SBC bags prior to hanging for defects and contamination.
• Maintain accurate and legible documentation following area SJP.
• Ensure accurate application of all labeling and barcodes on bags during filling process.
• Follow area SJP for SBC Packing and ensure compliance with all visual standards for tray appearance guidelines.
• Report on all quality variances.
• Inspect all process equipment prior to operation.
• Inspect blending equipment and product screens prior to blending.
• Ensure metal detector operation. (Record LPN)
• Inspect fill tube hoses
• Inspect scale for product underneath (could affect weight accuracy)
• Proper documentation and reporting of any issues found during inspections.
• Complete SBC sampling to ensure product quality following sample schedule recipe.
• Ensure accurate labeling of all SBC product samples.
• Assist in physical inventories for raw materials.
• Ensure proper stock rotation for all raw materials.
• Maintain a clean, neat, orderly work area, and assist in security of the warehouse/production area.
• Will comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/MSDS Standards.
• Ensure compliance with all DSV Housekeeping and 5s+ policies and procedures.
• Participates in safety meetings.
• Report all safety hazards immediately to supervision.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, drum attachment, or other power equipment.
• Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
• Associates must maintain an active forklift certification.
• Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
• Change fuel tanks on forklifts as needed: participate in physical inventories; perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed.
• Repair pallets, when necessary, trailers, and truck bays as requested.
• Help maintain the facility to provide a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Education and/or Experience: Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). 6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/manufacturing/relevant environment.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations: Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program (where applicable).

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills
• RF Scanners: WMS functions
• Language Skills: English (reading, writing, verbal)
• Mathematical Skills: Basic to intermediate level to verify quantities of product, count inventory, or perform other duties associated with handling, storing, packaging, and distributing client products.
• Other: Strong attention to detail accuracy and accomplish job tasks in a timely manner. Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance. Flexibility to work various shifts as needed. Must be able to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-paced work environment. Perform all relevant duties and responsibilities with accuracy and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years' experience working in a warehouse/logistics/distribution environment.
• 1-2 years forklift experience (where applicable)
• Minimum 1-year experience in SBC Packing & Reblend Operations
• Current or prior MHE certification (where applicable)

Physical Demands:

• Frequency Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
• Up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
• 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
• More than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
• Bend
• Climb
• Crawl
• Handling / Fingering
• Sit
• Stand
• Walk
• Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less
• 11-20 lbs
• 21-50 lbs
• 51-100 lbs
• Reach Above Shoulder
• Reach Outward
• Squat or Kneel
• Push/Pull 10 lbs or less
• 11-20 lbs
• 21-50 lbs
• 51-100 lbs
• Other Physical Requirements: The employee is frequently exposed to cold, warm, hot, humid weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to moderate dust or airborne particles. The employee is rarely exposed to fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The employee also regularly lifts and/or moves objects up to 55 pounds.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to cold, warm, hot, humid weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moderate dust or airborne particles. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The employee also regularly lifts and/or moves objects up to 55 pounds.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.