Line Material Handler

Production Line Material Handler 1st shift hours are 5:15am-3:30pm M-F 2nd shift hours are 2:15pm-1am M-TH $17.50-$19.50 starting pay, weekly overtime available. Reports to: Production Line Supervisor Summary: A material handler plays a vital role in ensuring our production lines are continuously stocked with needed raw materials and transporting materials and finished products throughout the facility using material handling equipment. This is a fast-paced position that will require the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload. Fifty percent of the time will be spent palletizing and wrapping pallets and the other fifty percent will be spent supplying the line with materials. Responsibilities:

• Locates materials and supplies by picking and verifying materials and supplies listed on the work order.
• Maintains in-process inventory at the production line by delivering and opening materials and supplies.
• Receives return material and supplies from production by verifying material quantity; placing materials back in stock.
• Prepares finished stock for shipment by labeling, loading, pulling, and securing product.
• Documents product quantity to be shipped by accurately recording cases on pallet sheet.
• Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections, making operator repairs.
• Aware of operational environment to ensure safety for self and others at all times.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Operates and maintains various material handling equipment including forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks and utility carts.
• Maintains organized, clean safe work area.
• Working with RF Scanning equipment to maintain records of merchandise shipped, as well as examine, stock and distribute materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines.
• Finished goods palletizing.
• Performs additional duties assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong Oral Communication Skills, in person and via CB radio
• Critical and Analytical Thinker
• Organization
• Time Management and ability to multi-task
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to read and write and communicate in English
• Basic math skills, ability to count and weigh items

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand / walk for extended periods of time, 95% standing, lifting, walking, bending
• Ability to lift 20 to 50 lbs. repetitively throughout the course of a shift without assistance
• Ability to utilize pallet jack, manual and electric
• Areas with temperature and humidity variations based on local weather
• Provided PPE must be worn when required and safety precautions must be followed

Hours:

• Hours are dependent on shift, 1st shift 5:15am-2:30pm or 3:30pm, 2nd shift 2:15pm-1am
• Position requires ability to work overtime, varying start times and weekends dependent on business need

Education/Experience:

• High School education or equivalent
• 3-6 months related experience
• Prior material handling or inventory experience preferred

IKI provides a comprehensive benefit package for this position that includes the following:

• Prescription safety glasses
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• Health Insurance, eligible the first of the month after hire date
• FSA or HSA options
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances
• 401(k) with matching
• PTO accrual upon hire
• Holiday Pay upon hire

1st shift hours are 5:15am-3:30pm M-F 2nd shift hours are 2:15pm-1am M-TH Additional overtime is available and may be required at times.