Materials Handler- 3rd Shift

Summary

Job Description:

Ensures product is stored & transported to point of use in a timely, efficient & chronologically correct manner. Follows all business and safety guidelines. Assists as needed in other areas of manufacturing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform duties to fill and empty machines, transport finished product, components, or raw material within molding/automation department and throughout plant area.
• Other duties include mixing materials, emptying grinder pans, sweeping and clean-up, operator relief, operate hand and lift truck, and production equipment, assist set-up technician with mold set-ups, automation changeovers, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and all paperwork associated.
• Maintain the responsibility neatly and organized, including returning partial containers of material to their proper storage area.
• Make material / color changes in a timely manner, to include leaving the workstation clean and organized.
• Maintain a proper flow of material to area of responsibility so that operation does not cease for lack of supplies.
• Ensure product is stored and utilized in FIFO mode.
• Perform problem-solving techniques in evaluating material vacuum/drying system problems.
• Move, wrap and label finished product when directed.
• Document lot control where required.
• Removes any old labels from gaylords, boxes and totes.
• Maintain proper rotation of raw material/components.
• Report inventory of raw goods to the materials team weekly by doing a physical inventory in the rack area.
• Follow all safety guidelines.
• Ensure accuracy of materials placed inside the room and back into inventory using ERP System. 
  
  

Equipment And Tools Used (but Not Limited To)

Hand and lift trucks, hand tools, grinders, scales, and drying equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1 to 3 years of job-related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate verbally with good organizational skills required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and write English
• Attention to detail, organization, and strong multitasking abilities
• Must have basic computer skills
• Motivated to grow and develop skills for advancement
• Basic knowledge of machine operation and plastic injection molding would be a plus
• Basic math skills required to accurately count and record part production.  Calculators may be used.
• Prior Material Hander experience, with use of Forklift and/Hand Jacks is preferred
• Good manufacturing practices
  
  

Individual must be able to stand for full manufacturing shift, ability to reach with arms extended and/or overhead, excellent hand dexterity, ability to bend, stoop, stretch and similar activities and able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This job description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this position. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

Compensation Information

Pay Range: $17.00 - $22.00 an hour

This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this role. Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, market level, other job-related factors, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. As applicable this role will also receive overtime compensation and may be eligible for shift premium compensation.

Benefits

Benefits for this role can be seen by clicking on the following link: ITW Benefits for Life Your Way. In addition, employees can qualify for vacation, sick, and holiday compensation benefits.

• Vacation - up to 80 hours within first year
• Sick - up to 40 hours within first year
• Floating Holiday - up to 8 hours within first year
• Holiday - 10 paid holidays per year, these holidays are selected by the Divisio