Material Handler 1st Shift

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Material Handler works in a safe and efficient manner by taking the finished rolls of cloth off the machines and palletizing them for shipment, along with loading the creel with new packages and bobbins as necessary to assist manufacturing products in accordance with safety, quality and projected company goals. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Maintain cleanliness in all working areas while performing duties 
• Follow lead direction in production operation 
• Works to produce products in accordance with safety, quality, & projected company goals as related to company expectations. 
• Assist to produce assigned products in accordance with verbal and written instructions. 
• Lifts and carries materials and equipment throughout work areas using appropriate material handling equipment. 
• Performs assigned responsibilities such as operating equipment and general maintenance. 
• Collects, weights and records manufacturing waste. 
• Takes finished rolls of cloth off the machines and palletizes them for shipment in accordance with standard operating procedures (WI’s) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) and delivering sample swatches to the lab. 
• Loads new packages on the creel and air splices them to the old package.  Along with loading new bobbins on the creel stands and air splice them to the old bobbins. 
• Responsible for cleaning assigned, machines and removing and installing new warp beams as needed. 
• Responsible for vacuuming the looms and surroundings as well as sweeping floors and emptying trash cans. 
• Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly and safe manner to include returning tools to designated areas. 
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures paying special attention to health and/or safety procedures. 
• Meet goals & objectives. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• High school diploma or General Educational Degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.