Material Handler (nights only) at Klöckner Pentaplast

, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, Risk Assessment, Material Handling, RF Scanner, SAP, Housekeeping, Fork Truck Operation, Liquid Pumping, Record Keeping, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Physical Stamina, Attention to Detail, Equipment Cleaning

Industry

Plastics Manufacturing

Description

The Company kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint. At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide. Klöckner Pentaplast of America, Inc. Night Shift Material Handler - Raw Materials Summary: Provides support to the Mixing Department and Raw Materials Department. This is a Nights only position, 12 hour shifts, 4 on/4 off. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Lead by example - promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Complete a Risk Assessment at the beginning of every shift. Recognize and mitigate safety hazards and quality issues. Responsible for proper housekeeping and safety practices in work area. Utilize RF Scanner to move materials upstairs in SAP. Convey materials from storage, dock or work sites to mixing lines. Utilize the BDE system to upload rework when applicable. Ownership of the collapsible bin staging area and staging material for the Grinders. Band rework rolls or sheets utilizing a bander. Grind rework and records quantity ground into grinding logbook. Sift rework and records material sifted into sifting logbook. Pulverize rework and record material pulverized into pulverizing logbook. Pump liquids into the liquid tanks and record this activity in the liquid pumping logbook. Record rework added to silo in the silo-filling logbook. Record rework removed from the silo in the silo-unloading logbook. Unload materials for shipments off trucks and follow KP Policy on Dock Operation. Attach identifying tags or labels to materials. Stack materials as needed to ensure an efficient work environment. Utilize bailer to band scrap Supersacks. Clean work area, machines, and equipment to maintain working area. Complete inspection checklist prior to use of fork truck/walk-behind. Operate industrial fork truck/walk-behind to assist in loading or moving raw materials and rework. Operate Floor Sweeper at the end of every shift. Other duties as assigned. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment requires hearing protection.Apply Now! If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! Please apply using the link below. At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class. ***Please be aware of recruitment scams. Klöckner Pentaplast will never ask candidates to provide payments, bank details, national identification numbers, or any other sensitive personal information during the interview process. If you're unsure about the legitimacy of a communication claiming to be from kp, please contact us directly at career@kpfilms.com.

Responsibilities

The Material Handler provides support to the Mixing and Raw Materials Departments by moving materials and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This role involves operating machinery, maintaining a clean work environment, and recording various material handling activities.