Material Handler (Port)

Description

Purpose:

Material Handler is responsible for positioning transport vehicles, loading and unloading materials and maintaining facility equipment, building and grounds in a Safe, Reliable, and Productive manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and adhere to all expectations for performance: Know all policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements of the position.
• Operate and maintain equipment and facilities: Support equipment, machinery (certification on various equipment is a job requirement). Ensure compliance with 5S systems and maintain Kanban levels in storage areas.
• Maintain safety awareness: Wear all PPE consistently, perform tasks in a safe manner and ensure others always work safely, bring awareness to issues and near-miss as discovered in all areas of the operation. Take action to prevent and clean up spills.
• Perform all tasks to the highest standards: Safety, 5S, Quality, and Productivity.
• Perform to all production schedule requirements: Be able to work a variety of shifts and schedules, perform daily activities (start-up, during the shift, shutdown).
• Complete all documentation: Complete documents and reports accurately and timely.
• Be an effective team member: Set a positive example, fulfill all responsibilities on time, resolve customer issues in a positive manner, fill-in on other duties as assigned, keep commitments to others, communicate effectively, and build teamwork within the group.
• Other duties as assigned and full compliance with all company policies and procedures as described in the Company handbook.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Able to communicate (written and verbal) in English.
• Valid NC Driver License with clean record.
• Ability to pass a criminal background, obtain a TWIC Card, and pre-employment drug screening.
• Able to operate various automated equipment, adjust and perform maintenance on equipment.
• Have physical fitness to maneuver around and into equipment / facilities to operate machinery and complete maintenance tasks. 

This role is hands-on and active.

• Must be able to Lift up to 75 lbs.
• Climb ladders and access equipment
• Sit, stand, and remain active for extended periods
• Bend, twist, reach, kneel, and crouch as needed
• Use hands and arms for maintenance operation and equipment handling
• Maintain awareness of surroundings, including sounds, movement, and visual details
• Work independently and diligently with minimal directions and communicate well with team members and supervisors.
• Apply troubleshooting skills to solve problems and contribute to the success of the team.

By signing below, you acknowledge that you have received, reviewed, understood, and agree to the responsibilities and requirements outlined in this job description.

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