{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9d3b8f0984ab538a01b54020","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9d3b8f0984ab538a01b54020","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9d3b8f0984ab538a01b54020","title":"Material Handler - 1st Shift","description":"Join A Team Where You'll Be Challenged And ValuedA career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don't just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We're always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.\r\nJob Title: Material HandlerJob Description: Responsible for the handling and storage of materials for all departments, as well as housekeeping activities for warehouse and dock area. Responsible for operation of material handling equipment, fork trucks, and for changing fork truck batteries. Duties will also be cross-functional including shipping, receiving, label-making and inventory functions.\r\nReports To: Supervisor, Materials (Warehouse)\r\nSummary: Responsible for the handling and storage of materials for all departments, as well as housekeeping activities for warehouse and dock area. Responsible for operation of material handling equipment, fork trucks, and for changing fork truck batteries. Duties will also be cross-functional including shipping, receiving, label-making and inventory functions.\r\nResponsibilities And Duties:\r\nProvide necessary product and material to production departments as needed.\r\nWeigh and label product as needed.\r\nReturn product to proper storage locations per KanBan system.\r\nShrink wrap finished parts and place in proper storage location.\r\nRemove KanBans from empty purchased product containers and place on proper KanBan board.\r\nCross-train in other warehouse functions and perform those functions when necessary.\r\nPerform housekeeping activities for warehouse and dock area.\r\nOther duties as assigned.\r\nEducation And Experience: Requires the ability to obtain a forklift license per OSHA requirements.\r\nSkills And Abilities: Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices. A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment.\r\nTravel Requirements: This position typically does not require any travel.\r\nDisclaimer: The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 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