Material Handler I

Job DetailsJob Location: Tennessee - Morristown, TN 37814Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: Manufacturing Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD insurance premiums 100% paid by company and starts from day one for employee and dependents!!! Sign-on bonus  401k and company match program Tuition reimbursement Student loan payback assistance Many additional benefits Position Summary This position is responsible monitoring and maintaining production lines for short periods of time. Limited knowledge of troubleshooting and setup of production lines.  This position is able to complete the majority of auxiliary tasks without supervision.   Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities Monitors and adjusts as required to ensure product quality Monitors pressure readings to establish frequency for screen changes and/or detect product performance problems. Conducts clean downs between products that may involve cleaning the screw, cleaning die, cleaning transfer pipes, cleaning water tank, the dryer and shaker. Conducts proper start-up and shutdown procedures. Conducts visual quality control inspection of product for pellet size, bulk density and pellet weight. Troubleshoots minor mechanical problems and alerts Supervisor or Maintenance, as required. A certified forklift operator. Operates forklift for various tasks. Ensures proper ticketing and labeling of boxes. Lifts weights up to 55 lbs. Works well independently as well as with others. Wears all PPE as required by policies. Attends scheduled safety training. Follows all Health & Safety policies and procedures. Must maintain a clean work environment and be responsible for ensuring the production area is kept in respectable manner at all times. Works various hours and overtime, as situations require.       Supervisory Responsibilities: None   Required Skills/Abilities Must have demonstrated the ability to learn associated processes.  Interpersonal skills required, must be able to work in a team environment.  Ability to follow explicit instructions and to work independently as well as with others, a must.    Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required Requires no prior experience, or less than one year of experience. Previous exposure to forklift operation is strongly desired but not required.   Other Duties Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.       NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.     Qualifications