Material Handler - 3rd Shift - Dynamic Team

Summary/Objective:

The Material Handler is responsible for the preparation and delivery of raw materials for production and maintains material corridors/staging areas. While performing the duties of the position, Material Handlers are responsible for maintaining a high degree of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Coordinates flow of stock from production floor to warehouse/staging area and movements of material from staging area to the production floor.
2. Move and scan material to storage locations.
3. Review 12 hr. staging report to identify materials required by work center.
4. Ensure material inventories are maintained for uninterrupted operation.
5. Ensure proper material transfer/changeover and clean out of material dryers, loader/mixer hoppers so as to not contaminate material.
6. Proper set-up and use of auxiliary material handling equipment (dryers, dispensing hoppers, etc.).
7. Accurate record keeping of all material transactions for press startup, replenishment, and press turnovers/end of run.
8. Clear production line of material inventory no longer in use (Line Clearance).
9. Monitors dryers to ensure effectiveness.
10. Ensures regrind percentages match bill of material specifications prior to distribution to production.
11. Operating equipment to move material via manual pallet jack and/or forklift.
12. Using computer to enter data and print labels.
13. Ensure all labels are correct according to the work order information.
14. Follow all work instructions and quality control documentation.
15. Perform daily forklift inspections.
16. May be required to grind parts and prepare labels to properly identify regrind material.
17. Maintains an open line of communication to assure all problems and changes are communicated and resolved in a timely manner.
18. Responsible for the housekeeping of the injection molding machine area and surrounding areas as defined in the department procedures.
19. As requested, assist other team members in cross-training and conduct on the job training of other associates.
20. Actively participates in Continuous Improvement teams and activities, including 6S, and safety.
21. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and experience required for the role.

1. High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.

1. Previous experience working in injection molding or manufacturing, required.
2. Knowledge of computers and scanning equipment, preferred.
3. Must be punctual and dependable.
4. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
5. Ability to understand written and verbal communication.
6. Ability to work independently.