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Material Handler I- $2000 Sign on Bonus Available!

Company: Plaskolite Inc
Location: Scranton
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Position Title: Material Handler I- $2000 Sign on Bonus Available!

Location: Scranton, PA 18505, USA

Job Category: DIRECT LABOR

Schedule: Full-Time

Req ID: MATER001078

Posted Date: March 26, 2025

Description: Job DetailsDescriptionTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Compensation: $17.50/hour plus shift differential, $2,000 Sign on BonusEssential Functions Statement(s)

  • Inspect forklifts daily to ensure proper and safe operation.
  • Follow instructions to ascertain raw materials and other materials needed for daily production.
  • Ensure extrusion operators and production assistants obtain needed supplies and materials in a timely manner.
  • Observe and document silo readings to ensure appropriate amount of material is available for daily production.
  • Assist or Perform the loading and unloading of trucks.
  • Assist in the operation and general maintenance of grinders as necessary.
  • Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand and by forklift.
  • Load regrind and transport to designated areas.
  • Wrap and band finished material and transport to designated areas.
  • Count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled as needed.
  • Communicate daily issues and pertinent information to production assistants, operators and leads as needed.
  • Fill propane tanks for forklifts as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.POSITION QUALIFICATIONSCompetency Statement(s)
    • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
    • Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
    • Attention to Detail - Being meticulous about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
    • Communication - The ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
    • Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
    • Cooperation - Pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
    • Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
    • Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
    • Integrity - Complete transparency and openness. Trustworthy, forthright and honest.
    • Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
    • Nerve - Nerve to make bold commitments and set stretch targets. Drives and embraces change.
    • Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
    • Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
    • Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
    • Respect - Respect each other, our customers and suppliers.
    • Teamwork - Communicating and working together to serve our customers.SKILLS & ABILITIESEducation: Sufficient education to make appropriate arithmetic equations and complete written documentation; or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training that provides the desired knowledge, skills and characteristics.Required Experience: No prior experience necessaryComputer Skills: Basic computer skillsCertifications & Licenses: Valid Drivers LicenseOther Requirements: Ability to read, write, and understand the English language. Basic mathematical proficiency in the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and fractions. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; reading gauges and similar measuring devices.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
      N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
      O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
      F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
      C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)Physical Demands Lift/Carry
      Stand F
      Walk F
      Sit O
      Manually Manipulate O
      Reach Outward F
      Reach Above Shoulder F
      Climb F
      Crawl O
      Squat or Kneel O
      Bend F
      10 lbs or less C
      11-20 lbs C
      21-50 lbs F
      51-100 lbs O
      Over 100 lbs OPush/Pull
      12 lbs or less C
      13-25 lbs C
      26-40 lbs F
      41-100 lbs OOther Physical Requirements
      --- Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral)
      --- Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking.
      --- Sense of Touch
      --- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Steel Toe Boots, Hearing Protection, Safety GlassesWORK ENVIRONMENT
      Typical manufacturing environment with loud noise.QualificationsSkills Behaviors:Motivations:EducationExperienceLicenses & Certifications




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