What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Sofidel?
Material Handler
Sofidel America of Duluth, MN is currently seeking Material Handlers to join our team. We are searching for a candidate who is local to the area and is looking for a long-term role in a stable environment. Your expertise will make you an important part of our team! This role is part of our expanding business operations for Converting. We are excited to announce this position as it will work directly with the Converting Operations as well as the Supply Chain team members.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to learn and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position status is non-exempt and works a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
The Material Handler’s primary responsibility is to provide support for the mill’s production activities as well as loading and unloading the mill’s raw materials and finished products using powered industrial trucks.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Be fully engaged in safety and follow all safety and operating procedures.
- Unload pulp or scrap paper from trucks using powered industrial trucks (PIT).
- Perform daily lift truck inspection/cleaning.
- Dewire, stage and mix scrap paper or pulp bales, operating a front-end loader.
- Operate bale line and perform computer entries.
- Warehouse wrapped tissue rolls using PITs.
- Load bales of pulp onto conveyors for pulping.
- Transport and wrap tissue rolls with automated wrapper.
- Support the operations team.
- Perform housekeeping duties in assigned area.
Qualification Requirements: Education, Skills and /or Experience:
- Must demonstrate a dedicated commitment to safety.
- Must be willing and able to learn equipment operations.
- Able to work independently and in a team environment.
- High level of initiative and drive.
- Ability to learn computer programs and use Microsoft products.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual office equipment. Forklift experience/training a plus.
Physical Demands Lift/Carry requirements
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Stand
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C (Constantly)
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10 lbs. or less
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C (Constantly)
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Walk
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C (Constantly)
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11-20 lbs.
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F (Frequently)
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Sit
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O (Occasionally)
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21-50 lbs.
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F (Frequently))
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Handling /Fingering
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C (Constantly)
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51- 100 lbs.
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O (Occasionally)
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Reach Outward
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C (Constantly))
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Over 100 lbs.
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N (Not Applicable)
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Reach Above Shoulder
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F (Frequently)
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Push / Pull
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Climb
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O (Occasionally)
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12 lbs. or less
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F (Frequently)
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Crawl
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O (Occasionally)
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13-25 lbs.
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F (Frequently)
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Squat or Kneel
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O (Occasionally)
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26-40 lbs.
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F (Frequently)
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Bend
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O (Occasionally)
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41-100 lbs.
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F (Frequently)
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N (Not Applicable)
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Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
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O (Occasionally)
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Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
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F (Frequently)
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Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
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C (Constantly)
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Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)
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Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
Sense of Sound (within normal range)
Sense of Touch
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when in the plant and warehouse areas. PPE will include safety shoes, eye and ear protection, reflective vests and hairnets or hats along with any other necessary protection. Temperatures in the plant/warehouse can range a great deal from season to season. The employee will be exposed to considerable paper dust and employees will also be exposed to noise levels that will require hearing protection.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
Benefits:
● Excellent Medical Benefits
● PTO, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Paid Floating Holidays
● Retention Bonus
● 401K with an employer match at 50% of contributions up to 15% of income
● Advancement Opportunities- we promote from within and are a growing organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Sofidel America is an equal opportunity employer. Sofidel America is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity.
