The Manufacturing Material Handler / Warehouse Operator is responsible for operating material-handling equipment, managing product movement, supporting production operations, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. This position requires proficiency with warehouse management systems, accurate product tracking, and the ability to work safely in a team-oriented manufacturing facility.
Work Environment
The work area is climate-controlled and clean. Employees may experience hot and humid conditions, loud machinery, and strong but not overwhelming tobacco odors. This position involves working in a team setting, with occasional independent assignments.
Detailed Job Duties and Responsibilities
Material Handling & Equipment Operations
- Operate forklifts, stand-up lifts, and JLG aerial lifts in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Receive schedules and instructions from the Control Room Specialist (CRS).
- Identify machine numbers, material types, and required quantities.
- Prepare and clean machines or assemble large boxes as needed.
- Set up and operate portable conveyor belts following CRS inspection and approval.
- Assign products to containers and designate destinations using RF scanners.
- Work collaboratively with team members to complete the pull-out process.
- Confirm container counts with the CRS and resolve discrepancies.
- Clean and properly store equipment after use.
- Record waste amounts accurately.
Machine Operations
- Confirm equipment status with the CRS and review the Age Summary Spreadsheet.
- Retrieve and scan products while verifying product identification and lot numbers.
- Load products into equipment gradually to prevent jams and equipment issues.
- Clean equipment after use and document cleaning activities in the management system.
Dust Room Attendant Duties
- Operate powered industrial vehicles (PIVs), scanners, and metal banding equipment.
- Monitor containers and replace them as needed.
- Assign, weigh, and properly stage containers.
- Band boxes as needed and maintain an adequate supply of empty containers.
- Perform weekly cleaning using a JLG lift in accordance with safety procedures.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the dust room.
General Housekeeping
- Sweep floors and mop curbs.
- Manage cardboard recycling.
- Keep containers organized and properly staged.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
- Follow established housekeeping, safety, and sanitation procedures.
Equipment and Tools Used
- Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) equipment, including forklifts, stand-up lifts, and aerial lifts.
- RF scanners and computers.
- Portable conveyor belts.
- Metal banding equipment.
- Pitchforks, brooms, shovels, air wands, and other related tools.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to climb stairs and access elevated work areas as required.
- Ability to reach above shoulder level to perform job duties.
- Ability to stand in one position for extended periods.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and perform other physical movements as needed.
- Basic math skills for inventory management and quantity verification.
- Proficiency in operating RF scanners for product tracking and data entry.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively with minimal supervision when required.
- Ability to operate material-handling equipment safely and follow all applicable workplace safety procedures.
- Previous manufacturing, warehouse, or material-handling experience preferred.
Essential Skills
- Attention to detail and accurate product identification.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet production deadlines.
- Commitment to safety, cleanliness, and accurate documentation.
