POSITION
The Material handler position is responsible for organizing & staging material, filling hoppers at plastic injection presses, and clearing necessary material to maintain and ensure smooth production of plastic parts.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Prepare resins, packaging materials, and other ancillary equipment for use in molding operations for job set up
- Verify proper material drying conditions, dryer size, temperature and time required
- Provide an adequate supply of materials and monitors material use during operations to ensure uninterrupted supply
- Mix materials and concentrates per work order specifications
- Ensure proper blending of raw materials, regrind, additives and color at machines to meet quality criteria
- Clean of all material spills on floors and on presses
- After job is complete, shut off dryers, remove and clean up materials, equipment, etc. (line clearance process)
- Record and return all unused materials
- Grind and otherwise properly dispose of excess materials daily
- Clean and maintain dryers, filters, hoppers, loaders, grinders, maguires, motans, etc.
- Keeps work area clean as well as aisles free of material handling equipment
- Pull moisture check Material for QA when needed
- Operate molding automatic molding machines and other machines when necessary
- Provide physical counts on materials as necessary
- Verify accuracy on all work order BOMs
- Complete necessary documentation on a daily basis
- Performs a daily end of shift cleanup and creates detailed shift notes
- Provide backup for employee breaks as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
· EDUCATION LEVEL
High school or GED. Past experience in plastic injection molding or related manufacturing industry experience
· JOB TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Minimum of twelve months injection molding experience or related manufacturing industry experience. Familiarity with pallet jack, forklift, or other industrial vehicles (forklift certification required and may be obtained on the job).
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
