Material Handler (Forklift) in Georgetown, TX

Material Handler

US Farathane is seeking a Material Handler. US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE's and TPO's as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain Central Loadroom Including correct use of material on all color and material changes

Use Bill of Material located on Basic IV for all material changes

Log all material type changes

Follow FIFO procedure when replacing material in Central Loadroom and Components

Weigh parts running without scales

Put away finished product correctly

Perform all Housekeeping duties in conformance to the Housekeeping Verification

Keep presses stocked with totes and skids

Keep returnable storage area stocked

Keep front wall, front aisle and back aisle clear at all times

Remove all stock, packaging, and assembly equipment from the press at the time of all mold changes

Keep returnable lids picked up

Change and recharge batteries when necessary

Scan and properly identify all assigned product

Any other duties as assigned by Plant Supervisor

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Hi-lo experience

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to recognize numbers and not transpose digits.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to drive a forklift truck or operate a pallet jack. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus, demonstrate depth perception and have good hand eye coordination.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Tasks are usually performed indoors in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee must not wear any loose fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee may be required to work outside for short periods of time.

Compensation and Benefits

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!