Material Handler

The Company

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.
At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

RAW MATERIAL HANDLER

Summary:  Prepares, converges, and moves raw materials and rework to support production.  Must be able to work 12 hour shifts, 4 on/4 off, 7 am to 7 pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead by example - promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, HSSE, and Quality.
• Align with kp’s strategic compass and core behaviors:  Focus, Accountability, Respect, and Urgency.
• Maintains proper safety, PPE, cGMP, and 5S practices at all times.
• Grinds rework and records quantity ground into grinding logbook.
• Sifts rework and records material sifted into sifting logbook.
• Pulverizes rework and records material pulverized into pulverizing logbook.
• Unloads railcars and records all pertinent information in database.
• Pumps liquids into the liquid tanks and records this activity in the liquid pumping logbook.
• Records rework added to silo in the silo-filling logbook.
• Records rework removed from the silo in the silo-unloading logbook.
• Loads materials for outbound shipments onto trucks and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to mixing lines.
• Records location of rework movement, either adding or removing rework, for inventory purposes.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials.
• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.
• Removes samples of materials, labels with identifying information, and takes samples to designated area.
• Cleans work area, machines, and equipment to maintain working area.
• Operates industrial fork truck or hand truck to assist in loading or moving raw materials and rework.
• Monitors and empties, when full, grinder and pulverizer dust collectors.
• Operates forklift and other material handling equipment in a safe, efficient manner which ensures damage-free material handling. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:                                                   

High school diploma or equivalency; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Must have prior fork truck experience.

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If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.