Material Handler

Position Summary:
As a Material Handler, you will play a crucial role in the efficient flow of materials within the facility, ensuring the seamless movement of consumable goods and other materials. Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, your responsibilities include safe equipment operation, material handling, and hazard identification to maintain a safe and productive environment.

Education, Experience, Skills & Knowledge:

• A high school diploma or GED is highly preferred
• Minimum two years’ experience operating forklifts, electric pallet jacks, hand trucks, dollies and other warehouse motorized equipment with the ability to obtain a forklift certification immediately upon hire
• Minimum of two years’ experience in shipping / receiving
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and data entry skills required
• SAP knowledge is helpful
• Safety-First Attitude: Strong commitment to safety, consistently utilizing proper safety gear and following safety protocols
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating self-motivation and reliability

Personal Behaviors:

• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, and values of VisionCorps
• Conduct self in a manner that upholds the standards of VisionCorps
• Actively participate in continuous training and skill development
• Proficient communication (verbal and written) with all stakeholders, internal and external, in English
• Exhibit a strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and integrity in all tasks

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow work orders and verbal instructions to complete tasks accurately and in a timely manner
• Inspect products to ensure they meet established quality standards and immediately report any inconsistencies
• Safely move raw materials and finished goods between storage areas, staging areas and production zones using a forklift
• Operates electric pallet jack and forklift to transport products in and outside work area
• Identify products and lot codes for daily production runs

• Sort and stage raw product in production room
• Loading raw product onto packaging equipment in an efficient and safe manner
• Verify and document product and lot codes
• Remove finished product on skids and use wrapping machinery to secure load
• Enter product and lot codes into production software and tag skids accordingly
• Organize and store finished product in identified areas to be staged for shipping
• Maintain material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections
• Perform various warehouse maintenance tasks, including sweeping floors, cleaning packaging equipment, basic preventative maintenance and other related tasks

Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work a minimum of full-time hours
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus
• Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand, bend, twist, walk for prolonged times.
• Must be able to travel safely and independently
• Must be able to verbally communicate and hear
• Fine motor skills – uses hands to finger, handle and/or feel

Work Environment

• Primarily work in a climate-controlled environment
• May be exposed to fumes, dust and outdoor weather conditions
• As a Material Handler, you will perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and carrying heavy objects. Your work may take place outdoors in various weather conditions. You may be exposed to hazardous materials, loud noises, and dangerous machinery, requiring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, hardhats, protective suits, and respiratory devices. Workers must exercise caution and be adept at identifying and mitigating potential hazards to ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others

Other Special Working Conditions:

• Employees that become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• operating forklifts: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lancaster, PA 17603 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17