Materials Handler - Plastics Division

Location: Le Sueur, MN

Starting Pay Rate $20.50-DOQ - plus $1.25 shift differential

Shift: 2nd shift: Monday - Thursday 3:00pm - 1:20am

Material preparation/handling: 85% of the day

Forklift: 15% of the day

Job Duties:

• 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.
• May assemble, pack and/or package a wide variety of products or materials.
• Check forklift and other equipment periodically for proper operation and may perform routine maintenance and cleaning.
• Inspect for quality, defects, and deviations from specifications. 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. May require successful completion of specific education, training or certifications.

Minimum Skills/Experience: Basic Computer and Math skills, six months of fork truck experience, ability to read and understand English language work instructions

Preferred Skills/Experience Education: One year forklift experience in a warehouse setting

Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent

• 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

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