Material Handler

Job Scope

This role performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and delivering a variety of materials, equipment and supplies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for verifying the “blenders” have the correct calcium, colorant, regrind and virgin material 
• Move material in and out as required to prevent down time on the press
• Responsible for color changes that occur on the machines, including cleaning the system, draining the regrind, hoppers, filters and blenders
• Responsible for checking material flow 
• Support giving breaks as needed
• Pick up the cardboard properly dispose of 
• Clean the grinder room and the mechanical room in the Blow Mold department.
• Manage propane tank storage and fills
• Monitor grinders and assist with grinding purge and scrap
• Ensure all color materials are properly labeled and put back into the racks in inventory when a color change is made.
• Understands material codes, scale calibration and batch size and how to set the amount so it will not build up too high and interfere with the pinch tube.
• Keep area clean between the back side of the presses and the wall or the aisle area behind the presses.
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular attendance pattern

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED credentials is required 
• 6 months – 1 year of direct experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in plastics, is required. 
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles is highly desired  
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems is highly desired 
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, is highly desired    
• Basic reading and communication skills in English is required 
• Basic math skills and the ability to count is required 
• Experience using hand and power tools is highly desired 
• Strong organizational and multitasking ability  

Physical Requirements

• Typical manufacturing environment  
• 8-hour, onsite schedule.  Remote work is not available  
• Frequent speaking  
• Constant combination of sitting, standing, and walking   
• Constant gross and fine manipulation  
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting 50 pounds.   
• Frequent stooping, crouching, kneeling