Material Handler

This position is 3rd shift, 11:00 PM to 7:15 AM Monday through Friday. Material Handler, responsible for preparing materials for upcoming jobs according to the production schedule in an effective and efficient manner to satisfy customer requirements. Starting pay based on job experience We have a great benefit package for full-time employees including; Medical, Dental/Vision, Vacation, Holidays, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401K, Safety Glasses (Prescription if needed) a yearly contribution to your education of 3K, Employee Referral Bonus, a monthly production bonus. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Assist Process Tech with answering alarms/troubleshooting Prepare resins in accordance with what has been staged for each press in the warehouse per work order Maintain part containment at press machines at all times for current production run Verify proper material drying conditions, dryer size, temperature and time required Provide an adequate supply of materials and monitors material use during operations to ensure uninterrupted supply Mix materials and concentrates per work order specifications Ensure proper blending of raw materials, regrind, additives and color at machines to meet quality criteria Remove resins from press area to warehouse, completing necessary documentation After job is complete, remove and clean up materials, equipment, etc. (line clearance process) Set up and properly label gaylords for proper disposal of runners/bad parts Weigh, log and load recyclable runners/bad parts into recycle trailer Grind and otherwise properly dispose of excess materials Complete necessary material handling documentation Clean and maintain dryers, hoppers, loaders, grinders, maguires, motans, etc. Keep work area clean as well as aisles free of material handling equipment May assist in mold set up or transporting molds to tool room when necessary May assist Shipping and Receiving department when approved by Supervisor Operate molding automatic molding machines and other machines when necessary Sort and move pallets to pallet area Maintain forklift battery charge Provide physical counts on materials as necessary Verify accuracy on all work order BOMs Participate in daily shift change activities including walk around to each press Other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities: None Qualifications: Teamwork Communication proficiency Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos Suitable written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills to interact within all levels of the organization Mechanically inclined Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide Must be able to use a calculator Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply understanding to carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Physical Demands: Extended hours of standing and walking; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move over 50 pounds Work Environment: Manufacturing environment with associated noises, smells and temperatures Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions Noise level is moderate MUST have reliable transportation