3rd Shift Material Handler

Tend plastic molding machines, such as injection molding or thermoforming, to ensure raw materials are prepared and available to meet production schedule. Assist in the removal and clean up of raw material after production run is complete.

Responsibilities

Tend plastic molding machines, such as injection molding or thermoforming, to ensure raw materials are prepared and available to meet production schedule; Assist in the removal and clean up of raw material after production run is complete; Assist with the preparation of workstations prior to starting production; Bring raw material to press locations for color changes and mold changes; Stage materials in dryers several hours before mold changes, reducing downtime; Identify all materials that have been staged for production; Ensure that raw material supplies including concentrates for each workstation scheduled on the shift stay full; Return any unused or not needed material back to staging/gate and assist with workstation clean up; Notify technicians and quarantine any material that is contaminated and/or questionable; Control the movement and correct labeling of scrap from machines; Set up grinders to reclaim scrap and oversee the grinding of scrap materials; Move aux. equipment to the machines when needed and away when not needed; Assist in mold set ups; Maintain filters, dryers, drying ovens, vacuum stations and grinders; Assist with inventory preparation and counting; Lead machine clean-up efforts ensuring that raw materials will not be damaged or contaminated; Responsible for recordkeeping related to inventory and lot to lot traceability; Perform routine inspection of forklift equipment and notify supervisor/management of needed repairs; Safely use forklifts and other equipment needed for job task; Observe all safety requirements and maintains work area in a neat and orderly condition; Pre-mix any materials needed; Assist in oil spills, keeping area safe

Requirements

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required; Must obtain and maintain a valid forklift license to hold position; All required WilbertU Courses based on job title

Nice to have

Experience in plastics manufacturing preferred; Experience using a forklift preferred; Average math skills; Attention to detail and organization; Able to work well with others with minimal supervision; Ability to successful maneuver and operate a forklift truck