Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking to hire a Material Handler and Production Assistant for a contract role in Elk Grove Village, IL. This professional will be handling raw materials in the plant by loading/unloading in trucks, preparing materials for Production, as well as the Shipping/Receiving Department. This role will be contract for at least 4-8 weeks (with potential to go longer/permanent in the future).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Receive materials into the computer system, print and apply all required labels.

·         Locate materials and supplies by creating bar code labels and scanning them into their appropriate location(s).

·         Ability to pick and palletize materials from a list, for production.

·         Ability to pick and palletize materials from a list, for the Shipping Dept.

·         Maintain material handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections.

·         Attend regular GMP & Safety training and successfully show subject matter retention.

·         Contribute to team effort bringing improvement ideas regarding Time Management, Process Improvement, Safety Management, and Inventory Control.

·         Label packaging and palletizing of material.

·         Master SSOPs necessary for cleaning and sanitizing the production equipment.

·         Thoroughly clean work area and utensils in a manner consistent with inspection criteria.

·         Prepare equipment by setting controls weigh and load raw materials into the mixers.

·         Produces products by mixing raw materials, monitoring, and adjusting the mixing process.

·         Master the necessary procedures to submit samples to QC or independent verifiers of quality.

·         Maintain operations by following policies and procedures, reporting needed changes.

·         Ability to measure, weigh, make, and test soap and sanitizer solutions.

·         Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Follow safety guidelines and manufacturing instructions.

·         Have the flexibility to work in either location and/or shift with little notice.

·         Assist shipping department loading and unloading trucks.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

·         2-3 years of Material Handling or Food/Flavors/Chemical manufacturing, is preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

·         Regular attendance is required with few unscheduled absences. Mandatory overtime is sometimes necessary.

·         The work location is a manufacturing plant.

·         Some dust may be present, smells may, at times, be unpleasant. Safety equipment is mandatory for several processes.

·         Ability to accurately measure small quantities (as low as 1/1000th of a gram.)

·         Job often requires lifting up to 50 pounds of product.

·         Reports to: Production Supervisor/Manager

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That's the Messina Talent Advantage.

For more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations.

Messina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.

Company Description

Real People. Real Connections. Real Results.\r\n\r\nThat's the Messina Talent Advantage.\r\n\r\nFor more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations.\r\n\r\nMessina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.