Part-Time Material Handler - Weekends PM

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, operate hand and lift truck, and production equipment, assist set-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 changes in 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 and utilized in FIFO mode. 

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

• Move, wrap and label finished product when directed. 

• Document lot control where required. 

• Removes any 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.  

• Follow all 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 GED required  

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

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

• 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 molding would be a plus  

• Basic math skills required to accurately count and record part production.  Calculators may be use