Material Handler, 550p-600a, 2-2-3

The Material Handler is responsible for the movement of material throughout the site.  This may include loading/unloading of trailers and movement of raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Activities and duties may vary depending upon site specific needs. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to: 

• Move material to/from raw, WIP, Finished, Shipping, Receiving, and manufacturing areas. 

• Unload/load trucks/tankers with incoming/outgoing materials. - Verify materials against receiving/shipping documents. 

• Complete appropriate transactions to document the movement of material within the Inventory Management System.

• Support inventory accuracy:

• Complete warehouse and departmental cycles counts and correct discrepancies

• Help manage winding drum and rack inventories

• Raw/Finishing warehouse:

• Pick up and transfer material racks, pallets, and other consumable supplies to/from production areas as required.

• Condense warehouse space and maintain good housekeeping

• Perform all assignments, duties, and tasks in a safe manner following standard procedures and practices. Encourage others to do so. Correct and/or report all unsafe conditions immediately. 

• Perform duties to continuously improve quality and productivity.

• Maintain a safe, clean work area. 

• Assist in equipment maintenance activities as directed. 

• Communicate and coordinate necessary information to appropriate department/shift employees to ensure effective operations. 

• Lead in the recycling of pallets, cardboard, and scrap materials. 

• Support all 5S housekeeping activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience.

• Must be able to follow written and oral instruction.

• Must regard safety as a core value; must serve as role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures. 

• Must have strong service and quality focus; address issues effectively when problems arise and take initiative to understand the root cause, then communicate / educate the team in a timely manner. 

• Must be able to actively contribute in a team based environment; encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management to effectively reach a common goal. 

• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn and share knowledge; must take initiative to cross-train and sustain acquired skills. 

• Must have demonstrated record of flexibility and dependability in order to support production and customer focus.

• Must be able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.

• Must demonstrate proficiency with computer applications, especially strong MFG Pro transactional skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• 3-5+ year’s previous material handling experience.

• Solid interpersonal skills, mathematical aptitude, mechanical/technical aptitude and logical problem solving skills.

• Skilled in working independently in a safe and timely manner necessary.

• Be motivated towards productivity, safety and quality improvements

• Experience leading continuous improvement efforts and knowledgeable about ELS Operating Principles preferred.

• Adaptive, flexible, able to handle ambiguity.

• Experience working in a team environment.

NOTE: The physical requirements of this role may vary by location.  A detailed listing of the physical requirements may be obtained from the local Human Resource contact or the site Occupational Health Nurse.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. 

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