Material Handler 2

Position Title:            Material Handler 2

Pay Rate :                   $25.20/hr

Category/Shift :        Hourly, Full-Time

Physical Location :    2800 Dixon Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

The Job You Will Perform:

- Handle and maintain the flow of materials throughout the plant

- Complete daily pre-start forklift maintenance inspection report (or VCR)

- Complete and submit load sheet to accurately record bale count, loading start/stop times for finished goods on outbound shipments

- Follow proper trailer loading and unloading lock-out/tag out procedure

- Assist with sorting, deboxing and moving pallets/materials on the plant floor

- Assist with removing finished bales and storing them in the proper location

- Load and unload trailers

- Complete PMs for all certified mobile equipment regularly

- Attend and participate in plant safety meetings

- Manage controllable costs through proper equipment, tool and consumable usage

- Report any safety or maintenance concerns

- Adhere to plant policies and guidelines

- Other duties may be assigned

The Skills You Will Bring:

- Must be 18 years of age

- Must be authorized to work in the United States

- Ability to work any shift as needed

- Ability to work overtime as needed

- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently

- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job

- Ability to pay close attention to detail and accuracy

- Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment

- Alertness, visual ability, and concern for quality

- Good oral and written communication skills

- Excellent time management and organizational skills

- Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem-solving skills

- Flexibility and adaptability to changing work demands

- Process improvement mindset

- On-the-job success in safety, attendance & quality of work expected

- Ability to communicate with dispatch when trailers are completely loaded and/or unloaded including trailer number, door number

- Ability to communicate with floor lead – maintenance issues, downtime, production issues, unacceptable or non-conforming loads, poor bale quality, errors on supplier tickets versus actual receipts any other issues with material being handled

- Ability to operate/monitor the following equipment: Forklift, Skid Steer, Electronic Pallet Jack, Hand Truck