Job Description

The Material Handler performs multiple duties of handling, processing, and disposal of certain material. The material maybe sawdust, incinerated or waste material.

PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Pass drug screen
• Pass pre-work ability screen
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Pass pre-employment tests
• Pass vision screening test
• Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner

ENVIRONMENT:

• Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas
• Season high temperatures and humidity
• Work with hazardous material

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures
• Regular/dependable attendance required
• Flexibility of work hours including overtime
• Able to work with and around moving equipment
• Operate equipment that requires close control and adjustment
• Take and pass initial hazardous waste training and attend annual refresher course
• Sawdust technician will be required to maintain a Class B Electrician license
• Must maintain a PIV License
• Ability to rotate to other positions as needed
• Other duties may be assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Job related experience is preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.

SKILLS AND TALENTS:

• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Decision making/problem solving skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift up to 100 lbs. at waist level, up to 80 lbs. at shoulder level, and up to 80 lbs. at floor level on an occasional basis when handling products.
• Push or pull with up to 100 lbs. of force on an occasional basis when moving products.
• Generate up to 80 lbs. of grip strength on an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.
• Generate up to 15 lbs. of pinch strength on an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.
• Display average coordination with each hand on a continuous basis while performing job tasks.
• Climb ladder or machines on an occasional basis while performing job tasks.
• Perform elevated work on an occasional basis when handling products.
• Stoop, kneel or squat on an occasional basis when handling products.
• Reach forward and to the side on a frequent basis when handling products.
• Stand and walk on a continuous basis during the course of each shift.
• This job requires the use of close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth vision.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 10 hours per day.