Fiber Yard Material Handler
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General Summary: The Material Handler is responsible for staging the bailed and loose raw materials for the paper mill. They will be operating intermittently Fork-Lifts, Front End Loaders, and/or Bobcat mobile equipment in a 24/7 operation working 12 hour shifts in a 4 shift rotational concept. They must be able to get on & off equipment regularly, understand inventory procedures, some basic computer skills, and be able to communicate clearly with the team and their supervisor. They must be able to read orders, possess basic mathematical skills, complete documentation, and be able to operate various types of small to medium sized industrial mobile equipment. Essential Job Functions: 1) Mental Ability - The Material Handler must be able to read orders and prepare reports legibly and properly. They must be able to communicate orally with all personnel in the plant. They must be able to operate a calculator for basic mathematical computations. Basic typing skills are essential for basic computer use and/or computerized scanning machine. 2) Physical Ability - The Material Handler must be able to climb up onto various types of industrial equipment truck and be able to operate steering controls, hand levers, and/or two-foot pedals. There could be occasional climbing up a ladder. They must have excellent depth perception to maneuver the equipment and raw materials around crowded areas with co-workers nearby. Must be able to frequently get on and off equipment and the use of hand tools, specifically cutting pliers, is required. 3) Safety - It is plant policy to work in a safe manner. All Material Handlers must ensure guards are in place, follow lock-tag-try procedures, observe hazards such as nip points, and follow plant and department safety rules. Physical Demands: Work is light difficulty, fast paced, physically demanding, and will be outside. Waste Yard Persons must be able to operate a steering wheel, hydraulic levers, foot pedals, and a handheld scanner. They must be able to observe their immediate area for safe operation of mobile industrial equipment in crowded areas. Occasionally, they may be asked to maneuver items by hand and be able to lift up to 50lbs. Education and/or Experience: 1) Post-secondary educational degree (2 or 4-year degree from a college, university, technical-school, military, vocational or other advanced educational institution) is required. Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Requirements: 1) Practical application training may require some out-of-state travel to various other Pratt Paper Mills 2) Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (glasses, ear plugs, shoes, gloves, etc...) 3) Drug testing/Screening, Background Checks, Physical exam, and Reference Checks 4) Demonstrates a proven record of learning aptitude 5) Participate in ongoing educational certificate training program provided 6) Housekeeping, including washing up, sweeping, and shoveling debris. 7) Working knowledge of equipment design for process troubleshooting. 8) Perform other tasks as required by Mill Management. Salary Compensation: Material Handlers will be Salaried Non-Exempt (qualify for overtime above 40 hrs./week) Base Salary of $40,000.00 (based on 2080 hours) Built-in overtime with the four (4) shift rotating schedule Total compensation: Ability to earn $65,000.00+ per year with base salary, overtime and incentive plan Additional Opportunities for Salary Increases: Skills Enhancement Learning Program: Three (3) competency levels to increase base salary rate Annual Performance Reviews Benefits: Participating Medical/Dental/Vision Plans 401K Plan with Company Match Mill Incentive Program: Earn up to 33.3% of monthly base pay each month (Paid Quarterly) Company Provided Uniforms 9 Paid Holidays/Paid Vacation Time Child Bearing/Parental Leave Annual Boot/ Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance Program Healthy Lifestyles Program (Earn up to $1200 annually for your HSA) Gym Reimbursement Program Supplemental Life Insurance Plans Supplemental Spouse and Child Life Insurance plans Income Protection Plans Legal and Travel Assistance Plans EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans Wireless/Auto/Discount Plans Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 6,500 highly skilled employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than a dozen states. The company operates three of the most modern, cost-effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest. Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and paid holidays.