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3rd shift Material Handler

U.S. Farathane, Ann Arbor, MI, United States


Material Handler

US Farathane Orion is seeking a full-time material handler for our 3rd shift. Hours are 10:00pm-6:00am Monday-Friday. Pay rate is $16.50/hour + $1.50 shift premium with weekly pay! The material handler follows established policies and procedures, ensure proper and timely flow of all materials and product from arrival until stored as finish goods. Also, providing flow of all in house material and product including rework, scrap machinery, equipment and garbage. This is primarily by driving a hi-lo or by using a hand jack.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain Central Loadroom Including correct use of material on all color and material changes
Use Bill of Material located on Basic IV for all material changes
Log all material type changes
Follow FIFO procedure when replacing material in Central Loadroom and Components
Weigh parts running without scales
Put away finished product correctly
Perform all Housekeeping duties in conformance to the Housekeeping Verification
Keep presses stocked with totes and skids
Keep returnable storage area stocked
Keep front wall, front aisle and back aisle clear at all times
Remove all stock, packaging, and assembly equipment from the press at the time of all mold changes
Keep returnable lids picked up
Change and recharge batteries when necessary
Scan and properly identify all assigned product
Any other duties as assigned by Plant Supervision
Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Hi-lo experience
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to recognize numbers and not transpose digits.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to drive a forklift truck or operate a pallet jack. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus, demonstrate depth perception and have good hand eye coordination.
Working Conditions:
Tasks are usually performed indoors in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee may be required to work outside for short periods of time.
US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, paid holidays and vacation, job promotional opportunities and much more! US Farathane provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, or status as a protected veteran.