Material Handler (Hiring 4)

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stack barrels and move them into a workstation; stack or dump a frequency of 40-60 barrels per day.  Follow company-approved methods.
• Move hoppers, and/or half hoppers, or metal carts from one station to another and a storage area.
• Move barrels from one station to another and to the storage area (barrel lines).
• Take material from hoppers, and/or half hoppers, or metal carts and feed it onto tables or conveyors.
• Take material from barrels and feed it onto tables or conveyors.
• Deliver Un-graded (Work in Process) material to the workstation in either hoppers or barrels on a cart or half-hopper. 
• Push hoppers of clothes with a frequency of 20-35 cars per day.  Only a moderate effort is needed to move hoppers because of the casters.
• Read and write production daily and complete reports.
• All the barrels and Hoppers must be well-identified according to quality standards
• Unload and Load trailers ranging in temperature from 100⁰ to 140⁰.
• Willing to do housekeeping duties such as sweeping and maintaining aisles and storage areas neat, clean, and orderly.
• Use proper lifting techniques for barrels, bags, and boxes, and the proper movement of hoppers.
• Use safety equipment as required.
• Be willing to stay as required by the supervisor up to 5:30 pm and some Saturdays w/minimal notice (2 hours).
• Other related duties as assigned

NOTE:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Note: heaviest item weighs approximately 10 lbs. The average weight of a garment is 1 Lb. or less.
• Note: the average weight of a Hopper is 1,500 lbs. (500 lbs. is the weight of the Hopper empty and 1,000 lbs. is the weight of the clothes) to push or pull a Hopper the weight is 120 Lbs.
• Note: the average weight of a barrel is 80 lbs.
• Note: the average weight of a bag is 50 lbs.
• Airborne lint is moderate.  Dust masks and safety glasses are furnished upon request. Safety glasses are required in some areas.
• Some areas require ascending/descending stairs to reach the leave work area.
• Wear safety gloves at all times.
• Wear a back support belt (optional).
• Steel-toe shoes must be worn at all times.
• Workstations are well-lit and ventilated for air and heat circulation.