Material Handler - Plastics 1st shift

This is a 1st shift position. Monday - Thursday 5am - 3:20pm with OT as required.
Job Description

• Place and retrieve product from appropriately designated areas via forklift and other material handling equipment throughout facilities to ensure that production and customer needs are met. May involve receipt of incoming material/product and may load and unload trucks.
• Prepare the materials for production by identifying which material is needed and mixing materials to job specifications; measure, weigh, mark, label, count, blend, track, calculate shot weight, record, inspect, verify, package and palletize a wide variety of products or materials.
• Operate dryers at the correct temperature to prepare raw materials and ensure the correct moisture levels, utilizing the moisture analyzer.
• Maintain cleanliness of material handling equipment to prevent material contamination.
• Check forklift and other equipment periodically for proper operation and may perform routine maintenance and cleaning.
• Responsible for quality of work and appropriately resolve unusual operating conditions. Willingly modifies work schedule and duties to accommodate Company needs. All other duties as assigned.
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Ideal Candidate

• Typically requires : A High School Diploma or equivalent, read and understand work Instructions, computer experience, independent decision making, and effective self-management.
• Minimum Education: Reading and understanding work instructions
  Preferred Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Skills/Experience: Effective computer use. Basic Math skills. 6 months of fork truck experience. independent decision-making, and effective self-management.
  Preferred Skills/Experience: Above plus - 1-year forklift experience in a warehouse setting, strong Computer, and math skills

Functional Requirements

• Manually lift and move product and materials up to 55 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to reaching forward, reaching overhead, lifting, carrying, crouching, and bending
• Power grip and wrist turn, including the use of hand tools and/or steering fork truck
• Walk, sit, or stand for up to 10 hours with intermittent breaks
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• See, inspect, handle, and evaluate product quality
• Read and understand written English language work instructions
• Work in non-climate controlled environments, including hot and humid conditions
• Climb ladders and stairs of varying heights
• Wear task-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by LSI
  • Protective Footwear
  • Hearing Protection
  • Protective Eyewear
  • Gloves
  • Additional PPE as required for specific tasks

This job posting does cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous medical/dental insurance plan
• 80-84 hours of paid Holiday
• Flexible PTO/UTO policy
• 401k with company match
• Company-paid Short-term disability
• Employee assistance plan
• Career advancement
• Formal leadership development
• Education reimbursement program
• Recognition and awards
• Employee events (fishing contests, Christmas turkeys, potlucks, appreciation meals, and more)

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.