Job Details

General Summary:
The Material Handler is responsible for staging the baled and loose raw materials for the paper mill. They will be operating
intermittently, Fork-Lifts, Front End Loaders, and/or Bobcat mobile equipment. They must be able to get on & off equipment
regularly, understand inventory procedures, some basic computer skills, and be able to communicate clearly with the team and
their supervisor. They must be able to read orders, possess basic mathematical skills, complete documentation, and be able to
operate various types of small to medium sized industrial mobile equipment.
Essential Job Functions:
1) Mental Ability - The Material Handler must be able to read orders and prepare reports legibly and properly. They must be
able to communicate orally with all personnel in the plant. They must be able to operate a calculator for basic mathematical
computations. Basic typing skills are essential for basic computer use and/or computerized scanning machine.
2) Physical Ability - The Material Handler must be able to climb up onto various types of industrial equipment truck and be able
to operate steering controls, hand levers, and/or two foot pedals. There could be occasional climbing up a ladder. They must
have excellent depth perception to maneuver the equipment and raw materials around crowded areas with co-workers nearby.
Must be able to frequently get on and off equipment and the use of hand tools, specifically cutting pliers, is required.
3) Safety - It is plant policy to work in a safe manner. All Material Handlers must ensure guards are in place, follow lock-tag-try
procedures, observe hazards such as nip points, and follow plant and department safety rules.
Physical Demands
Work is light difficulty, fast paced, physically demanding, and will be outside. Waste Yard Persons must be able to operate a
steering wheel, hydraulic levers, foot pedals, and a handheld scanner. They must be able to observe their immediate area for safe
operation of mobile industrial equipment in crowded areas. Occasionally, they may be asked to maneuver items by hand and be
able to lift up to 50lbs.
Education and/or Experience:
1) High School or GED required.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Requirements:
1) Practical application training may require some out-of-state travel to various other Pratt Paper Mills
2) Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (glasses, ear plugs, shoes, gloves, etc...)
3) Drug testing/Screening, Background Checks, Physical exam, and Reference Checks
4) Demonstrates a proven record of learning aptitude
5) Participate in ongoing educational certificate training program provided
6) Housekeeping, including washing up, sweeping, and shoveling debris.
7) Working knowledge of equipment design for process troubleshooting.
8) Perform other tasks as required by Mill Management.
Salary Compensation
Material Handlers will be Salaried Non-Exempt (qualify for overtime above 40 hrs./week)
Benefits
Participating Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
401K Plan with Company Match
Mill Incentive Program
Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance Program
Healthy Lifestyles Program
Gym Reimbursement Program
Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
Supplemental Spouse and Child Life Insurance plans
Income Protection Plans
Legal and Travel Assistance Plans
EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans
Wireless/Auto/Discount Plans

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