Plant Material Handler 2 - Eugene

OREGON BEVERAGE RECYCLING COOPERATIVE•Eugene, OR

2d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

Prior forklift experience is preferred

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