Material Handler - Mizkan : Job Details

Mizkan Americas, Inc. Job DescriptionLocation: Lyndonville, NYJob Title: MATERIAL HANDLERDepartment: ProductionReports To: Bottling SupervisorFL-SA Status: Non-ExemptSalary: $19.92-$21.92COMMENTS: This job description reflects assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.SUMMARY: The Material Handler performs duties to supply the production lines with materials and transfer finished goods to warehouse.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Review production schedule to determine number of supply pallets needed for day's production.
• Deliver empty containers, labels and caps to line.
• Remove finished goods and transfer to warehouse placing pallets in assigned storage space or onto freight truck. Log completed and transferred pallets.
• Assist in unloading received goods as needed.
• Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Load containers and caps into hoppers.
• Clear machinery jams and set up over turned containers on line.
• Assist with line changeovers: replace discs, align erector, adjust rails and rinser.
• Complete production reports indicating materials used.
• Clean and sanitize work area as needed.
• Ability to fill in on production lines as needed.
• Responsible for food product quality and safety.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Ability to read, write, add and subtract.
• Ability to use forklift with forklift certification required.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, working at heights and exposure to dust, gases, fumes and chemicals.
• Ability to operate foot controls or repetitive foot movement on forklift.
• Ability to constantly sit and bending and twisting of neck when operating forklift.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to hand stack as needed.