Material Handler (All Shifts)

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment
• Maintain proper material and color levels at each injection press throughout the shift
• Support optimized use of regrind and pelletized material; may require use of a manual pallet jack or forklift
• Perform color or material changes as directed by work orders
• Ensure materials are blended at proper ratios
• Remove lids, pails, and scrap from under and around machines and record rejects
• Reweigh and label materials after use
• Track all material movement using RF scanners to maintain accurate inventory levels
• Clear empty gaylords from the production floor; clean excess material and remove old labels
• Break down empty gaylords and transport them to designated holding areas
• Clear jams under presses and within conveying systems as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized work area around assigned presses
• Absorb and assist processors with changeovers and grind production scrap throughout the shift
• Participate in training and development to support advancement into a future Processor role

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Basic math skills
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Knowledge of Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) preferred
• Education:
  • A High School Diploma or GED
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Forklift Certification required
• Experience:
  • Three (3) or more years of hands-on experience in injection molding preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform lifting, extended standing, and walking throughout the shift
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include hot or cold conditions
• Ability to wear required PPE at all times (safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, etc.)