Material Handler/Raw Material Stager

This position is responsible for the safe weighing, labelling, staging and controlling of all the pigments and additives required for the production department. This involves retrieving raw materials from inventory racks, weighing up the exact amounts required for each raw material, properly labelling each material, staging the weighed up materials into the designated locations, and returning unused materials back to their proper inventory location. In addition, this position requires the safe and proper storage of all materials, performing First-In-First-Out inventory cycling, inspections of racks and infrastructure used for the storage of materials. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS · Selects and weighs up the correct raw materials to the production department in the correct quantities and sequence as per the Supervisor’s instructions and batch ticket requirements. · Places weighed up raw materials in the designated location, using the reach truck. · Accurately completes the necessary paperwork, recording raw material lot numbers and quantities for traceability and inventory control. · Verifies quantities on staging records by signature and date. · Retrieves any excess material from production and reconciles usage prior to placing back into inventory. Communicates this information to Supervisor to allow for accurate batch certification. · Immediately communicates discrepancies to the Supervisor. · Prepares and submits daily Staging Report. · Inventories material as required and generates a daily status report. Immediately advises Supervisor if there is a raw material shortage for a scheduled production order. · Accounts for excess or shortage in material by tracking raw material and maintaining a discrepancy list. · Maintains the orderly arrangement of all raw materials in warehouse, ensuring the first-in-first-out usage of material lots. · Publishes an updated floor plan and schematic diagram of storage locations prior to each physical inventory count. Performs inventory counts as necessary. · Responsible for maintaining a high standard of housekeeping in the raw material storage and staging areas each day. · Perform other duties as specified by supervisor. · Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the spirit of total quality and continuous improvement in performing the position duties. SCOPE AND DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY Routine work for which general instructions are provided. Some analysis required in decision making. All activities are governed by policies and procedures, but some freedom exists for selecting action. All difficult or unusual situations are referred to supervisor for resolution. Relationships · Works with shipping, production, materials and quality teams · Communicates with customer service and purchasing. Responsibilities Financial Responsibility: NONE. Record keeping functions only. Staff Responsibilities: NONE. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Formal training and knowledge required, equivalent to High School Education. Applies general clerical/trade knowledge and skills. Understands basic methods, records, specifications and/or equipment within own work unit. · Requires a minimum of two years of relevant experience. · Knowledge and training in inventory control and WHMIS regulations · Knowledge of mixing colour and batch mixing, weighing ingredients · Experienced Forklift and reach truck driving required. · Accuracy and the ability to conduct and record daily physical inventory counts. EFFORT REQUIRED IN THE POSITION Mental: Constant attention to details. Experience a high volume of work with demands to meet deadlines. May experience interruptions or requirements to cope with changing priorities. May involve creativity to perform job tasks. Physical: Audio Attention required when using equipment: Limited (0- 25%) Visual Attention required whe…

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