Material Handler ll - NOLA

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensure flow of raw materials into departments assigned. Pull and deliver raw materials necessary for production in an organized safe and consistent manner providing for the rotation of stock and the preservation and security of all materials.

2. Safely store finished goods in an organized fashion that allows for product rotation and minimizes product damage.

3. Operate material moving equipment (pallet jack forklift etc. in a manner that prioritizes safety and minimizes damages as required by department standards.

4. Report any damage caused by the forklift or other material moving equipment to Director of Production & Manufacturing immediately.

5. Palletize and label finished product as assigned.

6. Prepare unused raw materials for storage and return to the warehouse when applicable.

7. Strive to continuously improve the efficiency of the systems and operational aspects of material handling and production activities.

8. Maintain proper housekeeping procedures in warehouse and loading dock.

9. Maintain the required output levels as specified by the department supervisor.

10. Inspect products to identify and report possible defects.

11. Ensure finished goods are stored securely.

12. Report defective or damaged finished goods to Director of Production & Manufacturing and quarantine for rework or other disposition.

13. Work and coordinate within the product flow of the department and coordinate all activities with the supervisor.

14. Adhere to the Lighthouse safety plan by utilizing safe workplace practices and reporting all injuries accidents

near misses emergencies and safety hazards to the designated Lighthouse official.

15. Conduct all business in a positive relationshipbuilding manner at all times to ensure that functions are successfully integrated into Lighthouse production material management and accounting processes.

16. Perform all duties in compliance with Lighthouses ISO Quality system procedures.

17. Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

2. Special Knowledge or Skills: Forklift certification or equivalent training with ability to pass forklift certification. Must be able to read and write English proficiently. Organizational skills; ability to multitask.

3. Experience: Pallet jack/ Forklift operation heavily preferred; previous material handling experience.

4. Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

5. Physical: Able to perform duties as required by department and function accommodations may be made if reasonable and feasible; Able to bend stoop climb stand and walk on a regular basis; ability to lift 60 lbs and maneuver 500 lbs throughout the day. Able to travel throughout the facility to safely and effectively manage all work responsibilities breaks and emergency evacuations with or without a reasonable accommodation. Able to manage all selfcare needs and activities of daily living as required to support successful employment with or without a reasonable accommodation.

6. Personality Traits: Dependable motivated organized detailoriented and peopleoriented.

7. Working Conditions: Inside and outside production and warehouse environment.

8. Work Schedule: Typically 40 hours MF may be more or less depending on business need.

9. Background Check and Drug Testing Required: Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results.

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The incumbent in this position will perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective operation of the Division/Department upon request by his/her supervisor.

Accomplishments in these areas of responsibility will be the basis of the employees evaluation continuation of employment and change in compensation.

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The incumbent in this position will perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective operation of the Division/Department upon request by his/her supervisor.

At Lighthouse Louisiana we are committed to the principles of equal employment. We comply with all federal state and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and all other employment laws and regulations. We are dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring placement transfer training promotion rates of pay (and other compensation) termination and all other terms conditions and privileges of employment. In addition we take affirmative actions to recruit hire promote and retain veterans.