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Westfall-Technik HQ

Material Handler

Westfall-Technik HQ, Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States, 42701


Westfall Technik

is a global holding company which provides innovative plastics manufacturing solutions to the healthcare, consumer package goods and light industrial vertical markets. The site locations, operating within the Westfall Technik enterprise, are internationally aligned with unmatched global reach in the industry. Our proprietary Stacked Integration Model enables us to operate leveraging a high degree of specialization, extensive capacities in end-to-end design, production and assembly, and first-class references in high-end manufacturing.

ONE WESTFALL

Competitive advantages such as vertical integration, speed-to-market and advanced manufacturing systems allow us to streamline our processes and be a complete solution provider positively impacting our customers' business. We are powered by experienced people with diversified capabilities and specialties. We pride ourselves in developing customized solutions with precision and care. So, while there is complexity to what we do; we simplify the process to deliver a customer experience that is enjoyable and easy; providing a single point of accountability.

ALL IN.

This simple phrase captures what Westfall Technik is all about. The statement embodies the company's commitment to total support, complete manufacturing capabilities and its bold approach. It is our internal rallying cry. It is our philosophy. Nothing half-hearted.

Associates (and Customers) can be confident that this mantra drives the organization to be nimble, scalable and comprehensive ----no matter how complex the customers' challenge.

We look forward to having an interesting conversation with you.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The material handler is accountable for assuring that product of an acceptable quality is properly packed in carton, for keeping the manufacturing area supplied with raw material, 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