Material Handler - KURARAY AMERICA : Job Details

Title: Material Handler/Production Assistant Location: Fayetteville, NC Who we are:Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supply from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 28 countries and employs more than 12,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.Why Kuraray:Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork and accountability.As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment. Position Summary: The Material Handler/Production Assistant is responsible for production support of standard product and safe work areas. Responsibilities may include recycle/grinder, packaging, warehouse, material handling, offline cutting table, interleaving, and any support the areas may need. This role will be a rotating shift position. Duties may include (not limited to): Responsibilities:Package and handle standard quality product safely and efficiently Packaging of product (including Interleaving and Offline Table) Properly recycling and/or scrapping of non-standard product Troubleshooting of recycle, warehouse, offline table, and packaging areaDocumentation of necessary records in accordance with procedures Update shift logs and making turnover logs Performing routine mechanical tasks, minor preventive maintenance, and locking out equipment. Issue work notifications, lockout, and prep equipment to maintain equipment and facilities.Schedule work, manage overtime and maintain own timecard. Capable to assist with loading/unloading trucks with packaging supplies and product inventories. Capable of operating various types of mobile equipment such as forklifts, work savers, and yard tractors (warehouse)Capable of cycle counting management Perform housekeeping duties. Know and adhere to safety, environmental and housekeeping responsibilities, and rules Follow document control and record-keeping policies May be required to be a member of the Emergency Response TeamCapable and willing to work in a High-Performance Work System atmosphere (HPWS)Exercise judgment and work independently with others with minimal supervision. Keep supervision informed of issues in the area.Perform weekly safety and daily area audits.Assist with routine mechanical tasks and minor preventive maintenance such as taking oil samples, replacing pump couplings, repairing leaks, minor hand tool work for adjustments, unplugging process lines, preparing equipment by isolating, purging, cleaning, and locking out equipment.Receiving and unloading all film packaging suppliesKeeping mill room storage filled with all film suppliesCommunicating with the site Supply Coordinator on supply needsRecording where supplies are located on trailers and inform warehouse personnelTrailer moving Loading of retrim productsLoading of scrapeLoading of good and broken pallets Load crates in need of repair back to supply warehouseFueling refrigeration trailers as neededHelp with any supply or shipping needsMinimum Qualifications:Must be 18 years of age High School diploma or equivalent at the time of applicationValid Driver's License Ability to work 12 hours rotating shifts (including weekends and holidays) and overtime, under various conditions including some outside work in all weather conditionsDemonstrated computer skillsDemonstrated knowledge of math, the ability to understand trend charts, and scale readingDemonstrated planning and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to self- manage and function as a member of a diverse work teamAbility to climb stairs and ladders, and work at elevated heights. Walk, stand, safely lift 50 pounds, and wear various protective equipment, including donning an acid suit, during daily work scheduleAbility to use common hand toolsLoad material on trailersMobile equipment - fork trucks, track mobile, work saver, and yard tractorPreferred Qualifications:SAP (Work notifications, process transactions), MES, Lotus Notes, OneNote, VisiTrak experience helpful ERT/EMT Cycle counting experience Inventory management experienceNOTE: The hourly rate for this position is $20.16/hour. All offers will be contingent upon interviews, negative drug test, and a successful background check, physical fitness, and medical evaluationWe offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance.Our employees benefit from a robust healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements, along with generous perks such as three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401k plan, among other offerings.Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.Please apply online at: Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA M/F/disability/protected veteran status.No third-party candidates accepted.