Alltrista - Specialist, Materials, Reedsville, PA

Alltrista Plastics LLC, is a subsidiary of Jadex Inc., and is a leading manufacturer in high-volume, precision injection molded parts. The company designs and manufactures with proprietary engineering processes and extensive manufacturing capabilities, from five (5) locations worldwide. From the first spark of an idea, through the design of the mold to the actual manufactured product, Alltrista Plastics focuses all efforts on delivering innovative plastic solutions. The company’s core markets include Consumer Products, Medical/Healthcare, Personal Care, Health & Beauty, Caps & Closures, and Packaging.

The Company
Jadex is a leading manufacturer in high-volume, precision injection molded parts. The company designs and manufactures with proprietary engineering processes and extensive manufacturing capabilities, from five (5) locations worldwide. From the first spark of an idea, through the design of the mold to the actual manufactured product, Jadex focuses all efforts on delivering innovative plastic solutions. The company’s core markets include Consumer Products, Medical/Healthcare, Personal Care, Health & Beauty, Caps & Closures, and Packaging.
Position Overview
Position Title: Materials Specialist
Reports to: Operations Supervisor
Last Updated: October 2023

Position Summary
Works in a team manner with the Shift Supervisor assisting on the floor with set-up of equipment, preparing materials, utilizing Epicor to manage material, transporting and palletizing finished product, and organizing the warehouse to ensure maximum operation of equipment as directed by the Supervisor and or Management.

Primary Functions

• Assists “Line Clearances” on the machine for job changes & sets up the necessary auxiliary equipment needed.
• Manages press resin inventory by keeping color feeders along with Weigh Blenders supplied with resin colorants & additives as to not run out of product.

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• Uses the traveler to ensure the proper mixture of resin, adding color concentrate and additives where necessary and cleaning the mixing bin, calculating resin mixture ratios, mixing material and regrind accordingly using material loading system.
• Ensures the machines are loaded with material according to the production schedule (and visual verification) and replaces material as necessary.
• Assists Inspector Packers with the preparation of materials and relief during breaks as needed.
• Cleans various areas and items including warehouse, mezzanine, supply areas, oil/water spills and equipment.
• Completes scanning of material at beginning of shift and with movement of material.
• Transports, palletizes, and wraps finished product. as necessary.
• Assists the shipping department with loading and unloading trucks, where applicable.
• Operates central load system.
• Completes forklift inspections on each shift and maintains battery water levels on forklifts, as needed..
• Empties trash cans, including breakroom, and remove any debris in the warehouse at end of shift.
• Completes material mix form when mixing material.
• Supports the QMS by adhering to the system requirements.
• Understands and follows plant safety rules. Helps to identify and eliminate any safety hazard or concern.
• Maintains compliance with company policy and procedures.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Responsible for reporting any problems or concerns to direct Supervisor.
• Maintains good working relations with all other employees. Strives to have no conflicts with other employees.
• Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent
• Self-motivated to learn and perform job tasks to meet or exceed customer and company expectations.
• Hands-on mechanical inclination.
• 2 to 3 years related material handling or production experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment including forklift experience.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate efforts with the overall shift goals established by the Supervisor.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts, as applicable.

Physical Requirements
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Please refer to the Physical Job Description, which is contained as a separate document, for more detail.
Environment: Normal manufacturing environments; work with machinery and media in or around confined spaces; exposure to chemicals, grease and oils.
Physical: Sufficient physical ability to perform lifting and carrying in excess of 50 lbs; reaching, kneeling, crawling, climbing; standing for moderate periods of time.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction
Other: Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice.

Jadex Inc and its Businesses do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.