The Material Handler performs multiple duties of handling, processing, and disposal of certain material. The material maybe sawdust, incinerated or waste material.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Job related experience is preferred.
- Manufacturing experience is preferred.
SKILLS AND TALENTS:
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Decision making/problem solving skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Lift up to 100 lbs. at waist level, up to 80 lbs. at shoulder level, and up to 80 lbs. at floor level on an occasional basis when handling products.
- Push or pull with up to 100 lbs. of force on an occasional basis when moving products.
- Generate up to 80 lbs. of grip strength on an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.
- Generate up to 15 lbs. of pinch strength on an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.
- Display average coordination with each hand on a continuous basis while performing job tasks.
- Climb ladder or machines on an occasional basis while performing job tasks.
- Perform elevated work on an occasional basis when handling products.
- Stoop, kneel or squat on an occasional basis when handling products.
- Reach forward and to the side on a frequent basis when handling products.
- Stand and walk on a continuous basis during the course of each shift.
- This job requires the use of close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth vision.
- Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 10 hours per day.
PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Pass drug screen
- Pass pre-work ability screen
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Pass pre-employment tests
- Pass vision screening test
- Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner
ENVIRONMENT:
- Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas
- Season high temperatures and humidity
- Work with hazardous material
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures
- Regular/dependable attendance required
- Flexibility of work hours including overtime
- Able to work with and around moving equipment
- Operate equipment that requires close control and adjustment
- Take and pass initial hazardous waste training and attend annual refresher course
- Sawdust technician will be required to maintain a Class B Electrician license
- Must maintain a PIV License
- Ability to rotate to other positions as needed
- Other duties may be assigned
PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Pass drug screen
- Pass pre-work ability screen
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Pass pre-employment tests
- Pass vision screening test
- Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner
ENVIRONMENT:
- Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas
- Season high temperatures and humidity
- Work with hazardous material
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures
- Regular/dependable attendance required
- Flexibility of work hours including overtime
- Able to work with and around moving equipment
- Operate equipment that requires close control and adjustment
- Take and pass initial hazardous waste training and attend annual refresher course
- Sawdust technician will be required to maintain a Class B Electrician license
- Must maintain a PIV License
- Ability to rotate to other positions as needed
- Other duties may be assigned