Material Handler II

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.

Summary: Prepares, converges, and moves raw materials and rework to support production by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Grinds rework and records quantity ground into grinding logbook.

· Sifts rework and records material sifted into sifting logbook.

· Pulverizes rework and records material pulverized into pulverizing logbook.

· Unloads railcars and records all pertinent information in the “Brock Silo” program in the computer.

· Pumps liquids into the liquid tanks and records this activity in the liquid pumping logbook.

· Records rework added to silo in the silo-filling logbook.

· Records rework removed from the silo in the silo-unloading logbook.

· Loads materials for outbound shipments onto trucks and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.

· Conveys materials from storage or work sites to mixing lines.

· Records location of rework movement, either adding or removing rework, for inventory purposes.

· Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials.

· Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.

· Removes samples of materials, labels with identifying information, and takes samples to designated area.

· Cleans work area, machines, and equipment to maintain working area.

· Opens up equipment for cleaning purposes..

· Operates industrial fork truck or hand truck to assist in loading or moving raw materials and rework.

· Monitors and empties, when full, grinder and pulverizer dust collectors.

· Reads, comprehends, and performs lockout procedure.

· Comprehends all Raw Materials’ work instructions, written procedures, and where this information is located.

Qualifications:

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.

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.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

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 detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few 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. 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; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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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.

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