Material Handler

Job description

Other duties including those not specifically related to the Material Handler may be assigned. Deliver and verify all needed packaging supplies daily. Perform daily cycle counts and periodic Packaging inventories. Accurately reports inventory transactions in Kraft's Warehouse Management System (SAP). Closely interact with Materials Management and Quality personnel regarding packaging changes, packaging holds, etc. Work with Receiving department in receiving incoming packaging supplies and outgoing obsolete supplies or supplies shipped to other locations.

Move materials using forklifts (certification required), lift-a-lofts, power jacks, and hand jacks. Ability to learn and execute strict inventory control procedures. Relieve line operators as needed. Responsible for removing trash from the production area and disposing it in the designated areas. May be required to assist in product changeovers on the line. Will be required to complete forklift sanitation and period cleaning activities for the department.

May be required to assist in sanitation on all pieces of equipment as needed He/she must adhere to all GMP's and safety policies such as LO/TO and Personal Protective Equipment Responsible for compliance with the safety policy and accident prevention and compliance programs. This person has the responsibility to operate under the Kraft Heinz Safety Values. Adhere to all safety and environmental policies, procedures and compliance programs.

Work toward achieving an injury free environment. Cross-train on other jobs within the department. He/she must be self-motivated and be able to work in a team environment. Good communication is essential. Responsible for reviewing work areas for potential losses and loss control opportunities and for reporting hazards, injuries/illnesses, and other losses to supervisors. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Computer literacy with Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP, and Matrics. Must be able to read and interpret documents related to scheduling, delivery and inventory of materials, work instructions, forecasts and other work-related documents.

Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees. Must be able to write clearly and legibly and communicate information to other employees. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, walk and hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The employee is often required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.