Material Handler

Summary of Position

Loads unloads and moves materials used in the production of plastic containers within the plant. Supplies correct (such as color required and supplier copy) materials for molding and injection machines. Operates or ensures the successful operation of grinding equipment. Take inventories of product and materials. Directs flow of regrinds and maintains logs.

Responsibilities:

Reads work order or follows instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.

Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets trays racks and shelves.

Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area.

Counts and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.

Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on cases or other containers.

Stacks or assembles materials and finished containers and bands together.

Lift heavy objects by hand or with power hoist and cleans work area machines and equipment to assist machine operators.

Maintains and cleans the silo area cleans up resin spills if necessary

Keeps operations supplied with clean sorted regrind.

Cleans vacuum pumps daily

Loads materials such as plastics into machine hoppers or into vehicles and containers barrels or gaylords.

Operates tow motor or forklift to assist in loading or moving materials and products.

Tracks and documents the inventory and traceability of rail cars and manages the unloading of the rail cars into the assigned silos.

Coordinates the pickup of empty rail cars with purchasing.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Follows all safety rules and procedures and observes the operations to insure a safe environment.

Upholds Site and Corporate Environmental Policies by following all Environmental Policies Procedures and Work Instructions.

Responsible for ensuring the compliance of Food Product Safety & Product Quality of the molded product to meet the expectation of our customers.

Understands and follows Hazard Materials Regulations 49 CFR Part 172.704 (a)(1) General awareness/familiarization training (a)(3) Safety training and (a)(4) Security awareness training.

Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.