Material Handler

SUMMARY Materials handler performs a variety of duties in support of the warehouse, and production functions. Material handler loads, unloads, stores, issues, delivers, and maintains inventories on production and service department with stock, parts, work-in progress, finished goods, tools, and supplies within the plant. This position reports to the shift Production Manager. Position may be referred to as Utilities, Material Handler, and/or Floor support hour shifts, work 36 and get paid for 40

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drain and Clean

Ensure that there are correct materials to keep injection molding machines running.

Removing materials and equipment from machines that are no longer needed and setting up materials and equipment required for next job (hoppers, loaders, blenders, grinders etc).

Thoroughly clean grinders, dryers, and material loaders.

Maintain the materials at machines that are in use and pre-stage upcoming jobs.

Pull materials from inventory per specification and fill in necessary documentation.

Perform cycle counts.

Mix materials, colorants, additives and concentrates per specification.

Set auto loaders to attain proper regrind ratio.

Lifts heavy objects by hand or using power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment, using broom, rags, and cleaning compounds, to assist machine operators.

Operate a forklift, overhead lift (hoist) and other material handling equipment and successfully pass standardized exams for operator certification.

*Perform other duties as required or assigned in the support of the company's needs, goals, and objectives.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Experience with material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack) preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have a valid Driver's License. Must be able to obtain a forklift license. Must be willing to obtain certifications as the job warrants.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand.

The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 35 pounds to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay:
$16.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 3x1 Evening shift
• Every weekend

Work Location:
In person

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