Material Handler/Forklift Operator Weekend Days 7a-7p

Job Description Binder Operator/Material Handler

Department: Production

Reports To: Shift Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Adhering to safe working methods, good working practices and housekeeping.

• Unloading and loading of materials and supplies from trucks.
• The setup of fiber bales at the hopper systems for each production line.
• Packaging and labeling of finished goods.
• Changing propane tanks for forklift (as needed).
• Proper mixing of latex binder according to established recipes.
• Measuring the binder levels in storage and mix tanks.
• Receiving raw binder during shift.
• Developing and maintaining a clean and safe work environment according to established standard procedures.
• Ability to meet company policy for attendance and work schedule requirements.
• Other duties assigned.

Experience and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Forklift certified preferred or ability to be certified
• Mathematical ability to convert measurements for liquids
• Ability to read, write and interpret and comprehend documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, schematics, technical documents and safety rules
• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form.

Physical requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Routinely Lifting, pushing, and pulling 30 lbs and over
• Standing for long periods, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs routinely and lift up to to 50 lbs occasionally.

• Ability to stand, to walk, to perceive distance and to distinguish color.
• Ability to routinely use hand tools for maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Work in an environment with moderate noise level, wet or high humidity conditions, excessive heat, extreme cold and vibration, exposure to airborne particles and moving parts.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer