Material Handler Compound

VEKA, a national leader in the vinyl extrusion industry, is accepting applications for a Material Handler in Compounding for our site in Fombell, PA .

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining raw material and finished goods inventory according to VEKA established standards enabling VEKA to provide a quality product/service to ensure customer satisfaction.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Responsible for daily forklift safety checks.
• Stocks and delivers raw materials to the correct floors and bins. 6th floor, 4th floor, and 3rd floor.
  
• Responsible for placing empty supersacks on pallet and uses banter to strap sacks to pallet to be returned to vendor
• Enters all ingredients into a data file with the following information: ingredient name, lot number, date, and pounds.
• Collaborates with shift supervisor to assure all raw materials are in the correct bins and the supervisors are notified of any changes.
• Responsible for railcar sampling
• Responsible for daily railcar inventory
• Responsible for daily TrackMobile safety checks
• Responsible and able to unload railcars. Makes sure resin is being unloaded at all times.
• Responsible for housekeeping of Tower, Mezzanine, Rail Car unloading Area and Entire Compound Plant ensuring a clean and safe work environment
• All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS:

• Able to identify all Compounds and Minor Ingredients
• Able to run the TrackMobile safely.
• Passes forklift safety training; classroom and driving test.
• Is up to date on all Safety training; computer and on job training.
• Knowledge and understanding of all elevator operation safety and rules.
• Dependable and punctual
• Works well in a group
• Good planning skills
• Ability to work independently and with accuracy
• Drive to take initiative

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Certified Fork Truck Operator License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to move objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders and stairs and the like
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, push, pull for extended periods of time, occasionally kneeling and bending

NOTE: This is a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. Shift differential: additional $1.00 between the hours of 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm; additional $1.50 between the hours of 7:00 pm - 7:00 am.

Because we believe in our workforce, we offer training, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive compensation package including:

• Starting salary $20.50 per hour
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurances
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement & 401K Plan
• Profit Share
• Life Insurance