JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Material Handler
Position: Full Time/ Non-Exempt
Location: Riverside, CA
Reports to: Production Manager

Pay *** DOE $17.00/Hr. + $0.50/hr. shift differential ***

2nd Shift: 2:30pm - 11:00pm with rotating days off

SUMMARY OF ROLE
The material handler is accountable for assuring that product of acceptable quality is properly packed in carton, for keeping the manufacturing area supplied with raw materials, and for maintaining a steady flow of properly packaged and palletized finished products between the warehouse and manufacturing areas conforming to customer requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Movement & preparation of all raw materials and finished product for manufacturing
• Break relief
• Assists technician and Inspector Packers when needed
• Disposal of waste to proper container and regrind product as required
• Prepares finished product for warehouse
• Housekeeping and organization of facility
• Recordkeeping as required
• Operate all material handling equipment
• Change films when needed
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor
• Maintain and improve a safe working environment
• Participate in problem solving & improvement teams
• Maintain proper amount of additive at machine (color, etc.)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or GED
• Forklift experience preferred
• Must always use correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the job
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Must have good vision and hearing
• Must be able to lift 55-60 lbs. at continuous intervals throughout the day
• Must have normal dexterity
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Requires frequent bending, squatting and twisting motions; ability to climb ladders
• Ability to pull finished product and 1000 lb. gaylords of material using pallet jack
• Maintain clean & safe work area clear of obstacles and/or scrap product, tools, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is within a manufacturing facility with low to moderate noise level. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.