Material Handler 1

About the role

1st Shift: (6:00 am - 4:30 pm)

Job Summary

Responsible for loading, unloading, and maintaining material to assigned machine units. Responsible for palletizing finished goods and ensuring the pallets are wrapped in a manner that maintains stability and neatness. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment (different types of equipment varying from Alphaliner, and Ferag). Responsible for quality, output, and production goals.

Key Duties/responsibilities

• Verify correct material for production line, and load and unload materials into the machine. Perform basic machine setup (including being able to work the machine interface or machine controls), adjusting machine components, and troubleshooting as needed. Respond to the indicator lights and display screens and know the actions required to mitigate the issue. Clear jams and address errors on end of line machine components.
• Prepare all finished products according to established USPS standards. Demonstrates proficiency through the proper recognition of the printed address labels on finished products. Ensures finished goods are properly palletized, instructing the Hoist Operator to move product to finish location.
• Support and comply with safety and security policies to promote a healthy working environment, including housekeeping standards.
• Support and comply with internal and external audits, to include providing information, performing assigned tasks to ensure compliance, and preparing and maintaining evidence that key duties identified as internal controls have been performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)

Experience

• 0-1- year related experience (preferred).

Knowledge/skills/abilities

• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to assess obstacles and make minor non-mechanical adjustments to ensure safety and maintenance procedures are followed.
• Ability to speak and communicate effectively utilizing the English language (preferred)
• Ability and knowledge to operate a pallet jack.
• Basic math skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player (works well with others).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (varying upon equipment).

Equipment/software Utilized

• Pallet jack
• Machine Specific Software

Communication and Contacts

• Communicates with team members.
• Share equipment knowledge with team members.
• Participate in the Team Business Meetings.

Decision Making

• Assist with work prioritization to meet production commitments and goals.

Other

• Ability to work overtime beyond regular schedule to complete work assignments as required.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to carry up to 17 lbs., may push and pull up to 40 lbs., twist, stand, walk, reach, and grip/ grasp throughout the shift. Employees are also required to frequently lift up to 17 lbs., squat, and kneel. Lastly, employees are required to have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment (varying upon equipment).
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, airborne dust, paper particles, and industrial lift trucks. All work environments that exceed OSHA's standard on noise levels require associates to wear the hearing protection that is provided.
• Disclaimer: Weight requirements may vary by location. Please contact HR Business Partner for further details.

Additional Information

The rate of pay for this role at the noted RRD location is $15.75 / hour. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay.

RRD's benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.