MATERIAL HANDLER at ABX Innovative Packaging Solutions

Material Handler

Overview:

Safely and efficiently move supplies and finished products within the Converting department.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Supply packaging supplies to lines per production schedule and traveler. 
• Using hoists, load lines with mill rolls of film per production schedule and traveler. 
• Can match c-label from mill roll to traveler and perform registered/nonregistered mill roll changes 
• Perform coupon label splicing procedure. 
• Remove finished cartons from conveyor and stack on skids according to approved packaging plans. 
• Using hand truck move finished skids to stretch wrapper.  
• Stretch wrap finished skids and generate appropriate shipping paperwork using computer inventory. 
• Assist in basic maintenance of conveyor and carton taping system. 
• Weigh and document reclaim for operators generated by production lines in assigned areas. 
• Weigh and document scrap generated in scrap tanks. 
• Load cartons into robotic line carton erectors. 
• Fill cap and bobbin bowls of PC area robotic lines. 
• Maintain punch chip collection system. 
• Inform group leader/supervisor of problems requiring assistance. 
• Demonstrate working knowledge of plant and departmental safety procedures and guidelines.
• Work overtime as required. 
• Communicate effectively with off-going and in-coming shift personnel.
• Maintain clean, safe work area. 
• May be required to train others upon request. 

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

 BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum one-year experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience driving a forklift truck

 SPECIFIC SKILLS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position has operations that require muscular coordination, proper lifting techniques and required lifting up to 50 pounds time to time.  Hoist is available for use.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and bend
• Climbing and descending forklift truck repetitively up to 9 hours a day

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The noise level in the working environment is usually loud (80-90 decibels) and employees are required to always wear hearing protection in the plant
• The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes and or airborne particles

“ABX Innovative Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.  ABX is committed to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment for all employees and applicants for employment based on individual merit. ABX complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities.”