Material Handler - Distribution (Night Shift)

Huhtamäki is seeking a Material Handler for the Night Shift in Batavia, OH. The role involves moving, delivering, and storing materials in a manufacturing environment, maintaining inventory, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to follow instructions, and work independently. The position requires physical activity, including lifting and operating material handling equipment.
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Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste.

We are committed to protecting food, people and the planet and are on the lookout for passionate and consummate professionals to join our growing team to help us deliver on our ambitious 2030 Strategy. We look for colleagues who Care, Dare and Deliver.

DESCRIPTION

Summary of Primary Purpose

Moves, delivers, and stores raw materials and finished goods in Production or Warehouse areas. Maintains accurate inventories of all materials. Works directly under the supervision of Huhtamaki management.

Description of Major Responsibilities

• Observe all Huhtamaki safety rules and use safe working methods and procedures at all times to avoid injury, injury to co-workers, or damage to company property.

• Move material through facility with the use of material handling equipment (i.e. forklift, pallet jack, clamp truck, etc.) as required.

• Participate in Continuous Improvement events and teams.

• Use the computer to dispense and receive information such as product codes, part numbers, quantities, locations, comments, etc.

• Complete paperwork to properly document work performed.

• Load and unload trucks.

• Conduct material audits.

• General housekeeping in production or warehouse departments.

• Maintain department cleanliness to AIB standards.

• Operate Material handling equipment.

• Participate in AIB Housekeeping and Food Safety Programs. Provide plant housekeeping support.

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements

Employee works in a manufacturing environment. Individual will work a set schedule including regular weekend work. Requires standing (40%), sitting (40%), with occasional walking (10%). Requires twisting at waist, bending/stooping, squatting/kneeling. Incumbent will lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis and lift/carry more than 40 lbs. occasionally. Requires reaching at, above and below shoulder level.

Qualifications

• Requires basic educational level background normally acquired through the completion of high school level programs leading to a diploma or equivalent

• The ability to read, understand and comprehend written or oral instruction and the ability to communicate effectively with others. Requires near/far acuity and color vision.

• Must be able to work with little supervision.

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