2nd, and 3rd shift availability!!
Summary
The Material Handler assists the inspector and/or operates the exit end of the Tenter Frame. The Material Handler helps inspect every production lot for flaws and helps record and mark flaws on fabric. The Material Handler is responsible for labeling and bagging each finished roll and placing it in the specified rack. The Material Handler will assist the inspector when cutting out a roll of fabric.
The role of the Material Handler will report directly to the Operations Manager. The Material Handler will take direction from the Inspector of the Frame Operator.
Essential Functions
- Inform Quality Control about non-conform product
- Wrap buggy with yellow tape if order needs fixed by Plant Manager
- Make sure all reference samples are cut and placed in Quality Control bin
- Follow specifications on package size, specific paper cores, specific color plastic bags, specific shipping instructions
- Report safety and maintenance problems throughout the day to Management and/or Maintenance Supervisor
- Put empty recycled cores and trash rolls in designated areas immediately
- Responsible for notifying Operations Manager for needed inspection supplies or rack removal
- Maintain a clean work area at all times
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work during non-peak, off scheduled shift and overtime as needed
- Ability to learn and analyze
- Desire to contribute to the company’s continuous improvement process
- Must maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times
- Must be able to multitask and be cross-trained.
- Minimum education requirements include being able to read and write in English, read and understand instructions and explain problems
- Previous experience in a Textile environment preferred but not required
- Experience in training fellow associates
- Physical abilities to stand, walk and kneel on concrete floors, climb ladders, move up to 80 pound rolls of fabric safely without assistance, reach above head and have flexibility to twist and turn in tight places
- Must be able to tolerate exposure to lint, chemicals and heat in summer months
- Must comply with all safety, quality and production requirements and instructions
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other duties relating to the Material Handler can include general assistance within the company and will be assigned by your immediate supervisor. Duties, responsibilities, activities and/or your supervisor may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to safely lift up to 80 pounds without assistance.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on the production floor in a manufacturing facility.