Material Handler I

Job Summary:

Supplies raw materials and a variety of routine support for the operation of injection molding machines. Adheres to all plant and OSHA safety policies and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Picks orders from inventory
• Unloads, moves, and stores materials.
• Utilizes manual lifts, reach trucks and transfer equipment (requires applicable safety and operational training).
• Stores and stacks materials according to company standards
• Identifies and verifies parts
• Complete all needed TPM’s.
• Reports inventory shortages and recommends new orders
• Removes damaged materials from stock.
• Cleans, checks, and sets up material dryers, feeders, and/or loaders as required.
• Moves finished goods to specified staging area as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical mindset, reasoning abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take direction and communicate as well as complete all documentation.
• Ability to follow a schedule and adhere to safety as well as quality standards.
• Good training and leadership skills; team oriented. Highly motivated.
• Have some technical skill and LOTO training.
• Understanding of dryer and material system.
• Completion of “Fundamentals of Injection Molding” Paulson Training
• Completion of Technology of IM – Level I Skill Builder Simulation.
• Completion of “Plastic Drying Technology” training.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Computer experience with Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions.
• Successful completion of forklift certification.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior experience as Operator I, II, or III (or prior external experience).
• Prior forklift experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand entire shift (8 hrs.)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires manual dexterity
• Moderate physical demand involving lifting and moving of materials and equipment
• Frequently moves from waist level to floor level.