Material Handler In CompoundingVEKA, 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 vendorEnters 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 samplingResponsible for daily railcar inventoryResponsible for daily TrackMobile safety checksResponsible 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 environmentAll other duties as assigned.Skills:Able to identify all Compounds and Minor IngredientsAble 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 punctualWorks well in a groupGood planning skillsAbility to work independently and with accuracyDrive to take initiativeEducation:High School Diploma or equivalent requiredCertified Fork Truck Operator LicensePhysical Demands:Must be able to move objects up to 50 poundsAbility to ascend or descend ladders and stairs and the likeAbility to stand, sit, walk, push, pull for extended periods of time, occasionally kneeling and bendingNote: 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 hourPaid HolidaysMedical, Dental, Vision and Disability InsurancesPaid Time OffRetirement & 401K PlanProfit ShareLife InsuranceEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.