About this role
Position Title: Material Handler 2 Pay Rate: $24.47/hr Category/Shift: Hourly, Full-Time (8am – 4:30pm, Monday - Friday) Physical Location: 2800 Dixon Street, Des Moines, IA 50316 The Job You Will Perform:
• Handle and maintain the flow of materials throughout the plant
• Complete daily pre-start forklift maintenance inspection report (or VCR)
• Complete and submit load sheet to accurately record bale count, loading start/stop times for finished goods on outbound shipments • Follow proper trailer loading and unloading lock-out/tag out procedure • Assist with sorting, deboxing and moving pallets/materials on the plant floor • Assist with removing finished bales and storing them in the proper location • Load and unload trailers • Complete PMs for all certified mobile equipment regularly • Attend and participate in plant safety meetings • Manage controllable costs through proper equipment, tool and consumable usage • Report any safety or maintenance concerns • Adhere to plant policies and guidelines
• Other duties may be assigned
The Skills You Will Bring:
• Must be 18 years of age • Must be authorized to work in the United States • Ability to work any shift as needed • Ability to work overtime as needed • Ability to read, write and speak English fluently • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job • Ability to pay close attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment • Alertness, visual ability, and concern for quality • Good oral and written communication skills • Excellent time management and organizational skills • Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem-solving skills • Flexibility and adaptability to changing work demands • Process improvement mindset • On-the-job success in safety, attendance & quality of work expected • Ability to communicate with dispatch when trailers are completely loaded and/or unloaded including trailer number, door number • Ability to communicate with floor lead – maintenance issues, downtime, production issues, unacceptable or non-conforming loads, poor bale quality, errors on supplier tickets versus actual receipts any other issues with material being handled
• Ability to operate/monitor the following equipment: Forklift, Skid Steer, Electronic Pallet Jack, Hand Truck