Material Handler

About Us:

BW Converting Solutions is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.

 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

 

Job Description:

As a Material Handler, you will receive, identify, transport, store and deliver a wide variety of raw materials and manufactured/purchased parts for additional processing, assembly, machining, or direct shipments. You will also perform different roles: labeling, packing, and loading items for shipments according to specifications. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Operate materials handling equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks, ladders, hand trucks, overhead cranes, or dollies to move stock or organize storage. 

• Work from shop orders, receiving reports, material requisitions, repair order lists and/or verbal instructions to identify disposition of materials. 

• Assist with receiving, identifying, issuing, and storing material/parts in established location using appropriate identification method. 

• Fill and distribute basic material and repair orders. 

• Label, pack, and load items for shipment according to specifications 

• Unload of incoming trucks as directed; inspect for damage; compare items and quantities received against freight bills. 

• Maintain records of all items received and shipped. 

• Perform cycle count to maintain inventory accuracy. 

• Detect defective materials, unusual conditions or operating difficulties and report to supervisor. 

• Handle and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste responsibly in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements (USA only).  Correctly label and date hazardous waste drums and transfer to authorized waste vendor. 

• Recognize spills/leaks and handle as trained and in accordance with company policy. 

• Attending team meetings; may provide input on quality, cost, or production issues. 

• Communicate effectively and interact with other team members. 

• Attend work regularly at the worksite and on any assigned shift or work schedule is required for this position, as is the ability to work overtime. 

• Maintain equipment and work area in clean and orderly fashion. 

• Work in accordance with established safety procedures 

• Other duties as assigned. 

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• Forklift Certification 

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 

• 6+ months of experience working in a manufacturing environment.