Axiom is seeking motivated and reliable individuals for a Packaging Material Handler position in Hanover, PA.  

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Packaging Material Handler is responsible for working on the production floor to assist with bringing product to and from the warehouse and to handle materials (cardboard, plastic barrels, and bag film) related to food production. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Reads production schedule to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. 
• Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards. 
• Requires visual verification of items, physical movement of the product from production into the warehouse area.
• If applicable, operates/drives material handling equipment to transport stored items within the packaging room/facility.
• Responsible for removal and waste tracking in the packaging department.
• Inspects product load for accuracy, and safely moves it around the packaging floor or other parts of the facility as needed to ensure timely and complete delivery. 
• Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage area or to other designated areas using a manual pallet jack.
• Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secure material or products for transport to designated areas. 
• Opens bales, crates, and other containers. Removes excess cardboard and straps to be disposed of properly. 
• Moves portable equipment to packaging floor from storage area and sets up per requirements while maintaining safety standards. 
• Manually or mechanically loads and unloads materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles. 
• Operates or tends automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines.
• Maintains general housekeeping duties, sweeps floors, retrieves pallets, and distributes to proper locations; performs light maintenance.   Ensure all recyclables are placed in designated bins and are 5S compliant.  
• Practices and adheres to appropriate safety procedures, including but not limited to, wearing all needed PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required. 
• Marks materials with identifying information.
• Performs other job-related projects, duties and assignments as directed by supervision, including packing.
• Other duties that may be performed by the Packaging Material Handler are, but not limited to  safe housekeeping, keeping work areas clean; storing supplies in designated areas; keeping aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions; removing trash from work area floor; following instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights.  Practices and adheres to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) guidelines/procedures.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.
• May perform other duties as required.

Axiom Staffing Group is located at: 471 Eisenhower Drive, Hanover, PA 17331 (We are in the Walmart Shopping Center) 717-797-4026

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