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Material Handler - R3005
Material Handler - R3005-March 2024
Ankeny
Mar 28, 2026
About Material Handler - R3005

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  Job Summary:

  Transport material in the most productive, efficient, accurate, and safe manner with due concern for product quality and condition. Position rate is $25.55/hour plus $0.55/hour shift differential.

  Shift Hours are 3:15pm to 1:45am, Overtime on Friday and Saturday as required

  Primary Job Responsibilities:

  Attaches case identifiers to materials and identifying information to pallet; transports finished product to and from warehouse staging area.Operates material handling equipment safely and efficiently to minimize risk to personnel and damage to inventory and equipment.Demonstrates safe work practices to prevent on the job injuries by following all company and OSHA safety regulations.Performs accurate and timely record keeping, including but not limited to; production recording and data collection information; direct issues components and reconciles work orders where appropriate.Follows all standard operating procedures. Performs changeover and set up for production runs.Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily work order.Reads work orderschedule specifications to determine work procedures and material requirements.Assures that material transferred and placed for use on packaging lines is accurate and timely. This includes, but is not limited to raw goods, packaging materials, containers, caps, etc.Moves work materials from mezzanine to production line, dumps product into bin and or vibratory feeder, using pallet jacks, hand reach lift, electric hoist, electric or air barrel dumpers; operates palletizing and de-palletizing equipment.Recycles all materials including, but not limited to, cardboard, plastic, shrink wrap, and paper.Performs routine battery changes on forklifts.Assists in the training of new Material Handlers and ongoing training of current employees.Communicates material handling/processing information to coworkers in a timely manner to ensure efficient operation of the production line.Inspects machinery/equipment and work floor conditions to ensure compliance with company safety and sanitation standards.Visually inspects all incoming materials and outgoing product to maintain company quality standards.Identifies daily production problems by observing machine operation, reading schedules/work orders and reporting information to appropriate supervisory staff.Monitors and audits material inventory and informs supervisor of needs or discrepancies.Performs other duties as assigned not an essential function.#

  Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Skill in operating material moving equipment in a safe and conscientious manner.Performs basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.Ability to work as a productive member of a team.Ability to work at a rapid pace for continuous periods of time.Ability to organize and work on multiple tasks concurrently.Ability to deal effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.Communicates effectively with plant personnel in a courteous and cooperative manner.Expectations:

  Demonstrates efficient material handling skills on a regular basis.Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing work tasks efficiently and safely. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.Responds appropriately to supervision.Aligns behavior with needs, priorities, and goals of the department and company.Maintain good attendance and punctuality.Actively participates in resolving issues or problems related to material movement.Employees are expected to work at other work centers where job qualifica ions allow.Demonstrates a commitment to high quality standards of workmanship.Must become familiar with plant layout for efficient material movement.Education and Training:Possess a high school diploma or GED.Onsite training specific to job responsibilities.Must obtain forklift certification.Sign off on the Material Handler qualification checklists, lock-out tag-out, following appropriate training.Equipment/Tools/Machinery Used:Forklift Pallet jacks Hand reach lift

  Electric hoists Electric and air barrel dumpers Mechanical elevators

  Palletizers De-palletizers Recycling compactor

  Pallet wrappers Wrenches Pliers

  Hammers Screw drivers Utility knife

  Protective Clothing and Devices:

  Many of the job duties of this position require you to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), if so, when and how to use this equipment will be explained to you at the time of hire.

  To determine ability to perform job functions where the use of a respirator is required, employees will be given a physical examination prior to performing this type of work.

  SQF:

  Responsible for reporting any and all food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

  Responsible for following cGMPs

  Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and good housekeeping

  Ensure all food safety and quality records are completed accurately and timely

  Follow all appropriate equipment cleaning procedures

  Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

  This position is in a manufacturing plant environment, works around moving mechanical parts, is exposed to airborne particles, and works around motorized vehicles.

  Must be able to lift up to 80lbs

  Physical Requirements:

  Hearing, speaking: Continuously. Must communicate with others and discriminate sounds with machines

  Vision: Continuously

  Balancing: Occasionally to Frequently depending on the work environment.

  Standing: Frequently to Continuously

  Walking: Frequently to Continuously

  Forward bend in standing: Occasionally

  Rotation in standing: Occasionally to Frequently

  Elevated work: Rarely to Occasionally with 2-3 lb bar at crown level up to 1-2 mins

  Floor to waist lift: Frequently to Occasionally up to 50 lbs, Rarely up to 80 lbs

  Waist to crown lift: Rarely up to 30 lbs

  Horizontal lift: Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs, Rarely 80 lbs

  Front carry: Rarely to Occasionally 50 lbs up to 25 feet

  One hand carry: Rarely to Occasionally 40 lbs up to 25 feet

  Push: Occasionally up to 80 lbs

  Pull: Occasionally up to 80 lbs

  Left hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs

  Right hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs

  Pinch Grip: Occasionally to Frequently

  Right and Left hand coordination: continuous with average eye/hand coordination

  Stair Climbing: Occasionally to frequently: Up to 100 stairs/day

  Climbing: Occasionally

  Squatting: Occasionally

  Kneeling: Rarely

  Stooping: Occasionally

  Reaching: Frequently

  Crawling: Rarely

  Crouching: Occasionally

  Twisting/Spinning Drum: Rarely to Occasionally up to 150 lb drum

  Repetitive Motions: Shoulders, elbows

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