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Our proprietary Stacked Integration Model ™ enables us to operate leveraging a high degree of specialization, extensive capacities in end-to-end design, production and assembly, and first-class references in high-end manufacturing.\nONE WESTFALL\nCompetitive advantages such as vertical integration, speed-to-market and advanced manufacturing systems allow us to streamline our processes and be a complete solution provider positively impacting our customers’ business. We are powered by experienced people with diversified capabilities and specialties. We pride ourselves in developing customized solutions with precision and care. So, while there is complexity to what we do; we simplify the process to deliver a customer experience that is enjoyable and easy; providing a single point of accountability.\nALL IN.\nThis simple phrase captures what Westfall Technik is all about. The statement embodies the company’s commitment to total support, complete manufacturing capabilities and its bold approach. It is our internal rallying cry. It is our philosophy. Nothing half-hearted.\nAssociates (and Customers) can be confident that this mantra drives the organization to be nimble, scalable and comprehensive -no matter how complex the customers’ challenge.\nWe look forward to having an interesting conversation with you.\nSUMMARY OF ROLE\nThe material handler is accountable for assuring that product of an acceptable quality is properly packed in carton, for keeping the manufacturing area supplied with raw material, and for maintaining a steady flow of properly packaged and palletized finished products between the warehouse and manufacturing areas conforming to customer requirements.\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nMovement & preparation of all raw materials and finished product for manufacturing\nBreak relief\nAssists technician and Inspector Packers when needed\nDisposal of waste to proper container and regrind product as required\nPrepares finished product for warehouse\nHousekeeping and organization of facility\nRecordkeeping as required\nOperate all material handling equipment\nChange films when needed\nAll other duties as assigned by Supervisor\nMaintain and improve a safe working environment\nParticipate in problem solving & improvement teams\nMaintain proper amount of additive at machine (color, etc.)\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS\nHigh school diploma or GED\nForklift experience preferred\nMust always use correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the job\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS\nMust have good vision and hearing\nMust be able to lift 55-60 lbs. at continuous intervals throughout the day\nMust have normal dexterity\nMust be able to stand for long periods of time\nRequires frequent bending, squatting and twisting motions; ability to climb ladders\nAbility to pull finished product and 1000 lb. gaylords of material using pallet jack\nMaintain clean & safe work area clear of obstacles and/or scrap product, tools, etc","company":"Westfalltechnik2","rawCompany":"westfalltechnik2","city":"Elizabethtown","state":"KY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:51:32.011Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-7062.00","title":"Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand","slug":"laborers-and-freight-stock-and-material-movers-hand"},{"code":"53-7199.00","title":"Material Moving Workers, All Other","slug":"material-moving-workers-all-other"},{"code":"53-7064.00","title":"Packers and Packagers, Hand","slug":"packers-and-packagers-hand"}],"industries":[{"code":"333922","title":"Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"conveyor-and-conveying-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"326199","title":"All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-plastics-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"493110","title":"General Warehousing and Storage","slug":"general-warehousing-and-storage"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Material Handler","description":"Westfall Technik is a global holding company which provides innovative plastics manufacturing solutions to the healthcare, consumer package goods and light industrial vertical markets. 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