Lead Material Handler

Lead Material HandlerUphold the fundamentals of the Nicholson Nine and Responsible Care Guiding Principles. Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security are the responsibility of every PVS employee! Primary Job Function: Individuals assigned to this position will be primarily responsible for safely, efficiently, and accurately moving material throughout the warehouse; and the safety and quality efforts of the Material Handlers assigned. The Lead Material Handler will assist the Operations Supervisor in leading the employees and the inventory in PVS Nolwood Buffalo's warehouses. Primary Job Duties Include:Opening or closing the facility as neededUnloading pre-packaged pallets of various chemicals and other goods from our suppliersLoading ours and our customer's trucks by hand, fork trucks, or pallet jackVerifying that all incoming and outgoing loads match the paperworkPreparing / checking shipping documentsAssisting with bulk chemical unloading from tanker into chemical bulk storage tanksBulk chemical dispensing from tanker or chemical bulk storage tank into totes, drums, carboys, pails, and jugsClosing containers per DOT specificationsInspecting all incoming and outgoing products for damage / leakageInspecting the chemical bulk storage tanks and piping for leaks and spills each operating dayFilling in as needed in any area at the facilityBlending chemicals to specific customer ordersWashing totes and drumsMaintaining area housekeeping (sweeping, garbage removal, bathroom maintenance, etc.)Ensuring access to aisles, fire extinguishers, exits, electrical panels, and emergency eyewash / showers are not blockedPerforming and documenting daily fork truck inspectionsInspecting area safety / eyewash showers weeklyResponding to emergencies as specified in the facility's Emergency Action PlanLabeling and marking all containers as per the Hazard Communication StandardParticipating in limited spill responseAssisting with organizing and maintaining existing inventoryAlerting management when supply is lowEnsuring staff are following all PVS Nolwood Buffalo safety rules, policies, and procedures for the work being performedInventory control and management as directedInitiating service reportsNotifying inventory control and purchasing when product is missing in a deliveryTraining employees in appropriate material handling procedures and best practicesWorking knowledge of computers and ability to train othersPerforming cycle counts on short ships and product not foundAssisting Dispatcher with logisticsEnsuring regulatory compliance per PVS Nolwood Buffalo established proceduresOther duties may include any of the specific job procedures included in: S&H 18.1 PVS Nolwood Chemicals, Inc Buffalo Job Descriptions and Procedures Training Requirements: Job incumbents will be required to complete (before 90 days from date of hire): New hire orientation, Incident and Accident Reporting Procedures, Hazard Communication, Respiratory and Fit Testing, Fork truck Classroom and Operation, Emergency Action Plan, Personal Protective Equipment, Fire Protection Plan, Process Safety Management, Walking-Working Surfaces, Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan, DEC Chemical Bulk Storage Requirements DOT Drum Inspection and Closure Procedures, DOT HazMat Employee HM-126F, Security Training, Specific Job Procedures from S&H 18.1 that may be included as part of an employee's job duties. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements: All employees of PVS are expected to work safely, follow all procedures, and wear the proper PPE at all times on the job. PPE has been determined by the Safety Data Sheets, manufacturer recommendations, workplace hazard analysis and from personal exposure monitoring data. This PPE is provided by PVS and includes: Steel-toe work shoes, Safety glasses, Sleeved shirts, High visibility clothing. Additional PPE may be required based on the task or operation being performed. Refer to PVS' full PPE policy for specific requirements. Above job description is not comprehensive and is subject to supervisor discretion; including periodic review and revision #IND100