Material Handler

Lead Plastic Machine Operator: $17/$18 D.O.E. Who is looking for a new trade opportunity into plastic injection. Our Technology Company located in Crowley Tx 76036 is a world class organization focusing on highly Precision Plastic Products. The Material Handler is the first person to start the process in making product for our customers. This team member will need to be able to work independent and with others in a team environment. The Material Handler is responsible for the handling of raw materials, and able to conduct preventive maintenance on dryers, loading systems and material grinders. Workdays: Monday-Thursday Hours: Monday-11am-6pm, Tuesday-Thursday: 6am-6pm Pay: $17/$18 D.O.E. Working 42hrs a week and 3 days off weekends. Essential Functions: 1. Raw Material Understanding: a. Understand the different plastics: i. Understand plastic types – Plastics used at Dalworth Technologies ii. Understand the difference between amorphous and crystalline iii. Melt and dryer temperatures iv. Material data sheets v. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) vi. Understand material contamination and preventive measures b. Understand the basics of material drying and dryer systems i. What are the drying temps for Dalworth Tech plastics used on a day-to-day basis ii. What are typical drying times iii. Describe over drying conditions, what you expect to see. iv. Understand the dryer system and how material is dried v. Demonstrate the ability to clean a dryer thoroughly vi. Understand the operation of dryer and hopper systems vii. Understand material contamination and the effects of contaminated material viii. Understand color concentrate, how it is used, let down ratios, specifications c. Understand material grinders and use of material regrind i. Understand material grinders used at Dalworth Technologies ii. Demonstrate the ability to remove and install grinder blades iii. Demonstrate to ability to determine when grinder blades need to be sharpened iv. Demonstrate the ability to change material types in grinders v. Understand the effects of regrind in the plastic process vi. Determine what can be placed in material grinders vii. Understand the quantity and when to use regrind viii. Understand the throughput of grinders – material per hour d. Area of Responsibilities i. Inventory of all plastic raw materials and concentrate ii. Ensure dryers are filled with the correct material as per the Production Worksheet iii. Ensure dryers are in place and ready to be used at machine iv. Calculate the correct dryer size for the product being ran v. Ensure dryers are full during production, unless situation is specified vi. Weigh and mix concentrate and regrind (when required) correctly vii. Organization and cleanliness of work areas including warehouse viii. Track resin and concentrate usage – including material inventory ix. Clean dryers, loader hoppers and work area during product change x. Ensure equipment is in working order and functioning properly xi. Store regrind and all materials to be ground up (runners and rejects). 2. Work in a production atmosphere a. Work in a team environment b. Eager to learn new skills in plastic molding c. Willing to communicate when problems happen d. Willing to clean, organize and put equipment and tools away e. Keep equipment and work areas organized f. Determine material requirements for upcoming production runs KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 1. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently. 2. Good basic math skills 3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 4. Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards. 5 Ability to evaluate objectively, fairly, and consistently. 6. Ability to understand and follow directions as given. 7. Ability to work with minimal supervision. 8. Operate forklift safely 9. Conduct any other tasks as needed within scope of the support group responsibilities. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Color vision 2. Hearing 3. Ability to lift minimum 55 pounds over your head. 4. Ability to climb ladder and step ladder. 5. Bending at the waist, sitting, kneeling, laying horizontally, climbing, walking, etc., as job may require #78CL