Material Handler

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform duties to fill and empty machines, transport finished product, components, or raw material within molding/automation department and throughout plant area.  

• Other duties include mixing materials, emptying grinder pans, sweeping and clean-up, operator relief,operatehand and lift truck, and production equipment,assistset-up technician with mold set-ups, automation changeovers, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and all paperwork associated.

• Maintain the responsibility neatly and organized, including returning partial containers of material to their proper storage area.

• Make material / color changesin a timely manner, to include leaving the workstation clean and organized.

• Maintain a proper flow of material to area of responsibility so that operation does not cease for lack of supplies.

• Ensure product is stored andutilizedin FIFO mode.

• Perform problem-solving techniques in evaluating material vacuum/drying system problems.

• Move, wrap and label finished product whendirected.

• Document lot control whererequired.

• Removesany old labels from gaylords, boxes and totes.

• Maintain proper rotation of raw material/components.

• Report inventory of raw goods to the materials team weekly by doing a physical inventory in the rack area. 

• Followall safety guidelines.

• Ensure accuracy of materials placed inside the room and back into inventory using ERP System.

Equipment and tools used (but not limited to): 

Hand and lift trucks, hand tools, grinders,scales,and drying equipment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GEDrequired

• 1 to 3 years of job-related experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate verbally with good organizational skillsrequired. 

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to read and write English

• Attention to detail, organization, and strong multitasking abilities

• Must have basic computer skills 

• Motivated to grow and develop skills for advancement 

• Basic knowledge of machine operation and plastic injection moldingwould be a plus 

• Basic math skillsrequiredto accurately count and record part production.  Calculators may be used. 

• Prior Material Hander experience, with use of Forklift and/Hand Jacksis preferred

• Good manufacturing practices 

Individualmust be able to stand for full manufacturing shift, ability to reach with arms extended and/or overhead, excellent hand dexterity, ability to bend, stoop, stretch and similar activities and able tolift upto50 pounds frequently.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This job description should not be construed tocontainevery function/responsibility that maybe requiredto be performed by an incumbent in this position. Incumbentsare required toperform other related functions as assigned.