Material Handler

Conover NC

Description

Material Handler-Bindery A local printing company in the Conover/Hickory Area is seeking Material Handlers for immediate starts. The ideal candidates for this opportunity will read work order or follows verbal instructions to ascertain materials or components: Responsible for laying up, feeding, or piling down materials at equipment. Jog product off counter stacker and stack neatly on skid to assure good running in bindery or mailing department. Separate signatures by hand based on customer specifications. Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet. Complete skid flags and packaging slips to ensure accurate tracking. Install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools. Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers. Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together, using banding machine and clincher. May occasionally operate automated equipment and/or industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products. Must be able to work overtime including assigned weekends, when necessary. $13-$14 an Hour All shifts are available: 1st (7a-3p), 2nd (3p-11p) Desired Skills:  Basic knowledge of general warehouse layout, item identification codes, basic knowledge of warehouse procedures and familiarity with the storage areas in order to be able to place or pull paper stock, signatures and materials in accordance with standard procedures.  Able to feed, stock, move, jog, arrange, unload and rotate items on/off bindery and/or finishing equipment in accordance with operating instructions or under guidance of a bindery operator or supervisor.  Able to complete appropriate forms relating to stock description, quantity, unit of issue, and the labeling requirements for incoming and outgoing materials.  Basic skill in the use of manual dollies, carts or hand trucks and hand tools used in material handling tasks such as hammers, pliers, strapping and stretch wrapping tools and equipment, tape fasteners, metal band sheers and related equipment.  Job requires the ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.  Strong attention to detail  Must be able to operate well in a team environment  Must be able to stand for long periods of time  Must be able to perform repetitive hand motions  Must have the ability to achieve standard production and quality goals  Must have experience working in a fast paced, demanding, and deadline driven production environment  Must be willing to work mandatory overtime periods as critical work volume dictates BackShareLets get started!