Material Handler

Job Summary:

Supplies raw material and a variety of routine support for the operation of injection molding machines. Adheres to all plant and OSHA safety policies and regulations. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares, delivers, and removes resins and material related equipment to support the production schedule. 
• May drive spotter truck to move trailers.
• Supports and performs resin changeovers as required.
• Uses equipment to regrind parts.
• Moves, labels, stores, and transacts parts accurately.
• Determines the material needs of the production floor and reacts accordingly to ensure all machinery has enough material to maintain operations.
• Ensure timely shipment of customer orders and materials.
• Monitors merchandise receiving reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Initiates and performs physical reconciliation of scheduled inventories.
• Prepares and packs outgoing customer orders.
• Prepares necessary documents for domestic and international shipments, including labels, bills of lading, and gathering all the necessary documents.
• Stores and maintains raw materials for manufacturing operations (includes inventory control).
• Records all outgoing and incoming goods and material from suppliers and manufacturing.
• Identifies and stores the goods and material in the correct location.
• Cleans and maintains warehouse and manufacturing areas.
• Controls, maintains, and records scrap.
• Adheres to safety policies and strives to maintain our outstanding safety record.
• Keeps work area, tools, supplies, and equipment clean and organized.
• Cleans, checks, and sets up material dryers, feeders, and/or loaders as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical mindset, reasoning abilities and problem solving skills.
• Ability to take direction and communicate as well as complete all documentation.
• Ability to follow a schedule and adhere to safety as well as quality standards.
• Good training and leadership skills; team oriented. Highly motivated.
• Have some technical skill and LOTO training.
• Understanding of dryer and material system.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Basic math skills.
• Computer experience with Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions. 
• Successful completion of Forklift certification.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior experience as Operator I, II, or III (or prior external experience). 
• Prior forklift experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand entire shift (8+ hrs.). 
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50lbs.
• Requires manual dexterity.
• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, and kneeling
• Possibility of exposure to noise, uncontrolled temperatures, and chemicals.
• Moderate physical demand involving lifting and moving of materials and equipment.  
• Frequently moves from waist level to floor level.