Material Handler - Nights

Position SummaryThe Material Handlers duties include pulling color by work order, loading, and unloading resin, moving material, hauling scrap and more. The Material Handler must work to ensure smooth and consistent operation to satisfy internal and external customer requirements.You have the responsibility as an employee at Buckhorn to make a good quality product to exceed our customer expectations. You have the authority and responsibility to initiate recommendations to resolve problems and continuously improve our Quality Management. Total Quality Management involves all employees at Buckhorn to be dedicated to participating in improving our processes, our products, and our culture. Quality product starts and ends with you! Take pride in your work by providing a clean and functioning product for our customers.Duties and ResponsibilitiesWorks safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following Buckhorn policies and OSHA standardsEnsures all jobs are running the proper resins and additives as outlined in the BOMEnsures all material transfers are performed properly and accurately when resins are moved physicallyChecks WO to ensure correct material is on the line, and staged at the machinesClean filters on all central vacuum systems; must complete lock out tag out trainingBreakdown all empty material binsCheck Maguires daily at shift starts and work order changes, assist MO on color changesChecking schedules to assist with cut offs at end of run, cutting off material from Maguire's to hoppersUnloads resin from rail cars into silos; loads and unloads repro trailersHooks up blenders to silos and machines by resin gradesMaintain a clean rail yardMonitor and reports material levels, color usage and regrindMoves materials away from lines when work orders are complete; pick-up / separate purge, weigh and dispose in proper trailerEnsure all finished MODs, and scrap is banded to be picked upImplement and maintain 6-S organization toolsEducation and ExperienceMust Have : Fork-lift certification required or must obtain if selected for positionSix months of related experience and / or training```{=html}``` - Ability to communicate in a positive and clear wayNice to Have : High school diploma / GEDOne plus year of related experience and / or trainingThree years of experience within the plant or manufacturing environmentLean Manufacturing experiencePhysical DemandsThe physical demands described 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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb, or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to heat and cold and the risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities / females / vete ans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity