Plant Material Handler 2 Swing Shift - Redmond, United States - Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative

Description

Our Vision

A world where no resource is wasted.

Our Mission

To ensure that no resource goes to waste by empowering people to redeem every container easily, efficiently, and effectively.

Our Values

We are loyal, resilient, trustworthy, creative, competent, and engaged.

Summary

The Material Handler II will process materials such as cans, PET bottles and glass bottles to prepare for shipment and further recycling.

The Material Handler II will operate machinery to sort, count or empty containers, process and record container counts, operate a forklift to move materials, and meet established productivity standards.

Schedule & Perks

Monday through Friday 1 pm - 9:30 pm.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

401(k): OBRC matches contributions of 100% on employee deferrals up to 4% of your compensation.

PTO plan and 6 paid holidays.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Obtain and maintain forklift certification
Safely operate forklifts with various attachments to move material throughout the plant
Safely operate other equipment such as balers, conveyors, weigh scales, dock plates, and pallet jacks
Adhere to all OSHA Safety Standards and OBRC policies
Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records
Perform daily inspections of assigned forklift following internal process and notify Supervisor/Maintenance of needed repairs
Load and unload trainers, both with and without forklifts
Transport raw material to production workstations
Produce active logs of trailers, identify damage, determine need of repair
Unload materials from incoming vehicles and stack them in assigned places or staged for process
Verify loads against the shipping papers, noting in writing any overages, shortages or damage
Prepare material for shipment by sorting, stacking, wrapping shells and pallets, and weighing and tagging bales of aluminum, PET, cardboard and film
Perform daily housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and orderly facility
Complete other job duties as assigned and assist other Material Handlers

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or GED preferred, or any equivalent combination of training, experience and education that demonstrates the ability to perform key responsibilities of this position
Prior forklift experience is preferred

Requirements – Skills, Job Knowledge & Abilities

Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
High degree of attention regarding safety requirements to prevent injury to self and others
Maintain an accident free record. Forklift accidents may invalidate your certification and can result in a demotion or disciplinary action

Time Management:
Prioritize duties in order of importance

Communication:
Work together to get the job done right the first time
Able to perform basic math, such as addition and subtraction
Able to work variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights requiring extra hours, weekends and holidays due to varying volumes
Must have transportation to and from work

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Travel

None

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

This position works in a production plant setting.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment can be loud. This position works around sharp objects and can get wet and sticky from full and empty beverage containers. The environment can be cold, hot or humid.

While performing the duties of this job, this employee is regularly required to communicate. This position is very active and the employee will frequently stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.

The position involves standing, bending, walking and lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly for long periods of time throughout the day.

Pushing and pulling of carts full of recyclable material. Safely climb on top of, around and under machinery. Climb ladders, stairs and walk on catwalks as needed. Due to the nature of the job, good eyesight and hearing are important.